#312B25 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Not black, and nothing like a rich chestnut, #312b25 is a dusty, grayed brown that sits near the bottom of the lightness scale. That muted depth suits moody backgrounds, coffee and chocolate branding, and vintage layouts. Treat it as a dominant base or dark-mode surface; white text on it reaches about 14:1 contrast, so fine print stays readable.
Questions about #312b25
What is #312b25 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #312b25 is rgb(49, 43, 37), in HSL hsl(30, 14%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 24%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #312b25?
A warm cream or muted terracotta lifts #312b25 without washing it out, and sage keeps the palette earthy. Avoid pairing it with other desaturated darks, since the combination turns muddy fast.
Is #312b25 a good background color for text?
Yes. White text on #312b25 reaches about 14.0:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1 for small body text. That makes it a safe pick for dark mode surfaces and long-form reading.
Is #312b25 readable on white or black?
#312b25 has a 13.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.