#302B26 Hex Color

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A dark, muted brown with ashy gray undertones, #302b26 feels serious, grounded, and slightly gloomy. Its low lightness suits moody backgrounds, coffee or tobacco branding, and vintage-inspired layouts, while warm cream or muted copper adds contrast. The hex code #302b26 supports readable white body text, with about a 14:1 contrast ratio.

Questions about #302b26

What is #302b26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #302b26 is rgb(48, 43, 38), in HSL hsl(30, 12%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 21%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #302b26?
Warm cream, muted copper, and soft beige pair well with #302b26, creating clear contrast without losing its grounded, vintage mood; use cream for backgrounds and copper for small accents in branding or editorial layouts.
Does #302b26 look warm or cool?
#302b26 reads as a warm, dark brown overall, but its ashy gray undertones soften the warmth and give it a restrained, slightly gloomy character rather than a rich reddish-brown appearance.
Is #302b26 readable on white or black?
#302b26 has a 14.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.