#302E21 Hex Color
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Darker than most yellows, #302e21 reads closer to charcoal, with a dusty olive cast that hides its yellow undertones. The hex code works best as a moody background or supporting tone rather than a feature color. White text hits about 13.7:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with burnt orange or warm cream to bring back some warmth.
Questions about #302e21
What is #302e21 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #302e21 is rgb(48, 46, 33), in HSL hsl(52, 19%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 31%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #302e21?
Warm creams, burnt orange, and muted gold all lift #302e21 without fighting its low saturation. It also grounds terracotta nicely in earthy palettes. Avoid mid-greys, which make it look flat and muddy.
Is #302e21 readable on white or black?
#302e21 has a 13.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.