#302927 Hex Color
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Think of charred coffee grounds with a faint red glow underneath. #302927 is a dark, dusty red that reads almost grey, which makes it a strong dominant base for moody layouts and dark mode interfaces. White text reaches about 14.3:1 contrast against it, well past AA for small body copy. Pair it with muted ochre or dried clay to bring the warmth out.
Questions about #302927
What is #302927 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #302927 is rgb(48, 41, 39), in HSL hsl(13, 10%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 19%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #302927?
Muted warm tones flatter it best: ochre, dusty rose, and dried clay keep its red undertone visible. Cool greys sit next to it fine but can make the whole palette read flat.
Does #302927 read warm or cool?
Warm, despite how dark it looks. The red undertone stops it from reading as pure grey, so it feels closer to burnt coffee or soot than charcoal.
Is #302927 readable on white or black?
#302927 has a 14.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.