#302C1D Hex Color
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Muted and almost gray, #302c1d is a very dark yellow with dusty brown and ashy undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, gloomy mood suited to moody branding, construction graphics, and budget-focused layouts. Use the hex code as a dominant background with warm cream or faded orange accents. White text remains highly readable at about 14:1 contrast.
Questions about #302c1d
What is #302c1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #302c1d is rgb(48, 44, 29), in HSL hsl(47, 25%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 40%, 81%.
Does #302c1d read as warm or cool?
#302c1d reads as a warm, earthy shade because its dark yellow base is softened by dusty brown and ashy gray undertones. It can look nearly gray in low light, while light neutral or faded orange accents bring out its underlying warmth.
What colors pair well with #302c1d?
Pair #302c1d with warm cream for readable contrast, or use a pale blue-gray as a cool complementary counterpoint; muted yellow-orange accents reinforce its earthy base while keeping the overall palette restrained and grounded.
Is #302c1d readable on white or black?
#302c1d has a 13.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.