#312308 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #312308 is a yellow shade with strong brown undertones and a dusty, shadowed finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to moody branding, construction themes, and budget or sale graphics. Use this hex code as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about a 15.3:1 contrast ratio, or pair it with warm ivory accents.
Questions about #312308
What is #312308 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #312308 is rgb(49, 35, 8), in HSL hsl(40, 72%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 84%, 81%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #312308?
#312308 pairs well with warm ivory for clear contrast, while earthy terracotta accents add warmth without competing with its dark brown undertone and dusty surface, creating a cohesive, restrained palette.
Does #312308 look warm or cool?
#312308 reads as a warm, earthy shade because its yellow base is strongly pulled toward brown, although its low lightness and muted saturation give it a shadowed, restrained appearance overall.
Is #312308 readable on white or black?
#312308 has a 15.27:1 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.