#302F30 Hex Color

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#302f30 is a very dark, low-saturation grey with a barely perceptible red-violet cast. This hex code feels serious and restrained, making it useful for dark interfaces, typography, and moody branding. Use it as a dominant base; white text reads clearly against it at about 13.3:1 contrast. Its subdued character can look muddy in large, undifferentiated areas.

Questions about #302f30

What is #302f30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #302f30 is rgb(48, 47, 48), in HSL hsl(300, 1%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 0%, 81%.
Does #302f30 read warm or cool?
#302f30 reads as a near-neutral dark grey with a barely perceptible red-violet cast because its red and blue channels slightly exceed green, while its low saturation keeps the undertone restrained rather than colorful.
What colors pair well with #302f30?
#302f30 pairs well with muted terracotta or pale blue-gray for restrained interfaces and product branding systems, while a lighter tone handles text and key surfaces without making the palette feel stark. Keep saturated accents small because the base’s low chroma suits controlled contrast.
Is #302f30 readable on white or black?
#302f30 has a 13.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.57:1 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.