#302931 Hex Color
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#302931 is a dark, dusty purple with a gray cast and very low lightness, giving it a dim, serious presence. The hex code works well as a dominant background for moody interfaces, luxury packaging, or spiritual branding. Pair it with warm ivory for readable contrast; white text reaches about 14.1:1, making small body text accessible.
Questions about #302931
What is #302931 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #302931 is rgb(48, 41, 49), in HSL hsl(293, 9%, 18%) and in CMYK 2%, 16%, 0%, 81%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #302931?
#302931 pairs well with warm ivory, muted mauve, and restrained metallic tones because its low-light, gray-purple base gives lighter companions room to stand out without making the palette feel harsh or overly bright. Use warm ivory for readable text and reserve brighter accents for small interface elements.
Is #302931 readable on white or black?
#302931 has a 14.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.48:1 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.