#312219 Hex Color
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Dark brown with a gray undertone, #312219 sits almost as deep as ink. Its low lightness makes it a solid dark mode base or supporting tone, and it reads rich next to terracotta and muted gold. White text passes AA on it with ease.
Questions about #312219
What is #312219 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #312219 is rgb(49, 34, 25), in HSL hsl(23, 32%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 49%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #312219?
Muted terracotta, burnt orange, and dusty gold all flatter #312219 because their warmth matches its red undertone. For sharper contrast, try a pale sage or cream instead.
Is #312219 readable on white or black?
#312219 has a 15.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.