#30291B Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #30291b is a brown-leaning yellow with faint olive and gray undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, gloomy mood suited to moody backgrounds, construction branding, and budget-focused designs. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream or rust accents; white text remains highly legible. The hex code is #30291b.
Questions about #30291b
What is #30291b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #30291b is rgb(48, 41, 27), in HSL hsl(40, 28%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 44%, 81%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #30291b?
#30291b pairs well with warm cream, rust, and muted olive accents because their warmth supports its brown-yellow base without losing its subdued character. Use cream for lift and rust for stronger focal contrast in backgrounds, packaging, or editorial layouts.
Is #30291b a warm or cool color?
#30291b reads as a warm, brown-leaning yellow because its yellow and red balance outweigh the faint olive-gray undertones. Although it can look almost charcoal in low light, the underlying hue stays earthy and warm rather than neutral.
Is #30291b readable on white or black?
#30291b has a 14.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.