#30302F Hex Color
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Not quite black, #30302f is a dark grey with a faint warm undertone that keeps it from feeling sterile. Its deep lightness and near-zero saturation make it a strong dominant base for dark interfaces, moody backgrounds, and minimal layouts. White text on it reaches about 13.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA, so small type stays readable. Pair it with muted terracotta or olive rather than bright hues.
Questions about #30302f
What is #30302f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #30302f is rgb(48, 48, 47), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 2%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #30302f?
Muted earth tones work best: olive, terracotta, warm cream, and dusty clay all sit comfortably against its warm undertone. Bright saturated colors tend to clash, so keep accents desaturated and low-key.
Is #30302f a warm or cool grey?
It reads warm. The red and green channels sit slightly above blue, giving it a faint brown undertone. Use it when a pure cool grey feels too clinical for a layout.
Is #30302f readable on white or black?
#30302f has a 13.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.58:1 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.