#312924 Hex Color
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#312924 is a dark, low-saturation brown with warm red and gray undertones. Its near-black value feels serious, grounded, and slightly gloomy, making it effective for moody backgrounds, coffee packaging, artisan brands, and vintage layouts. Use it as a dominant base with pale warm text or muted terracotta accents; white text has about 14.3:1 contrast against this hex code.
Questions about #312924
What is #312924 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #312924 is rgb(49, 41, 36), in HSL hsl(23, 15%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 27%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #312924?
Muted terracotta, dusty rose, and aged cream bring measured contrast to #312924 without breaking its grounded mood. These warmer, softened tones keep the combination cohesive across packaging, interiors, and brand graphics. Use terracotta sparingly as an accent, with pale neutral text for legibility.
Is #312924 readable on white or black?
#312924 has a 14.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.