#302C05 Hex Color
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#302c05 is a murky, extremely desaturated yellow that reads more like a dark, earthy olive. Because it is so dim, this hex code works best as a moody background color rather than for text. Pair it with crisp white or cream accents to prevent the design from looking flat. While it offers excellent contrast for white text, it can feel muddy if applied across large areas.
Questions about #302c05
What is #302c05 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #302c05 is rgb(48, 44, 5), in HSL hsl(54, 81%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 90%, 81%.
How should #302c05 be applied in web design layouts?
Is #302c05 suitable for use as primary body text?
Avoid using #302c05 for primary text as its low luminance reduces readability against most dark surfaces. It works effectively as an accent or border color, but requires high-contrast backgrounds like white or light neutrals to remain legible and visually distinct for users.
Is #302c05 readable on white or black?
#302c05 has a 14.11:1 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.