#311C19 Hex Color
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Nowhere near a bright red, this dark, ashy red with the hex code #311c19 sits close to brown. Its low saturation keeps the mood muted and moody, so it works best as a background for large type rather than a small accent. White text reads clearly on it at about 16:1 contrast. Pair it with warm amber to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #311c19
What is #311c19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #311c19 is rgb(49, 28, 25), in HSL hsl(8, 32%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 49%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #311c19?
Dusty rose, warm amber, and cream all lift #311c19 without clashing. Skip bright reds and oranges nearby, since they make this muted shade read muddy.
Is #311c19 readable on white or black?
#311c19 has a 16.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 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.