#311D00 Hex Color
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The hex code #311d00 is a very dark, muted brown with warm golden undertones. Its dusty character suggests seriousness, mystery, strength, and comfort, making it effective for coffee, chocolate, tobacco, legal, and artisan branding. Use #311d00 as a dominant background with cream or muted teal accents. White text achieves about 16.1:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #311d00
What is #311d00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #311d00 is rgb(49, 29, 0), in HSL hsl(36, 100%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 100%, 81%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #311d00?
Cream, muted teal, and warm beige pair well with #311d00, softening its heavy brown base while preserving an earthy, artisan feel; use lighter neutrals for text and restrained teal accents in packaging, editorial layouts, and grounded interface themes.
What mood does #311d00 convey?
#311d00 reads as a warm, serious brown with dusty golden undertones, conveying comfort, strength, mystery, and restraint while suiting coffee, chocolate, tobacco, legal, and artisan-inspired visual systems balanced with cream or muted teal.
Is #311d00 readable on white or black?
#311d00 has a 16.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.30:1 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.