#302F1F Hex Color
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Dark yellow like #302f1f earns its keep as a supporting tone in moody layouts, where its near-grey olive depth adds weight without stealing focus. The hex code sits very low in lightness, so white text reads clearly on it at about 13.5:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with dusty peach or sage to keep the warmth from going muddy.
Questions about #302f1f
What is #302f1f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #302f1f is rgb(48, 47, 31), in HSL hsl(56, 22%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 35%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #302f1f?
Dusty peach, muted sage, and warm cream all lift #302f1f without fighting its low-key olive undertone. For stronger contrast in a dark palette, try a burnt coral or pale gold accent.
Is #302f1f a good background color for text?
Yes for white text: the contrast sits around 13.5:1, well past the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1. Dark text on top of it fails, so keep type light when using this shade as a background.
Is #302f1f readable on white or black?
#302f1f has a 13.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.