#312B35 Hex Color
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#312b35 is a dark, muted purple with ashy gray undertones and very low lightness. Its gloomy, serious character suits moody branding, dark-mode interfaces, gaming, wine, and spiritual designs. Use it as a dominant background or structural base. White text reaches about 13.7:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code #312b35 pairs well with dusty mauve and warm metallic accents.
Questions about #312b35
What is #312b35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #312b35 is rgb(49, 43, 53), in HSL hsl(276, 10%, 19%) and in CMYK 8%, 19%, 0%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #312b35?
#312b35 pairs well with dusty mauve, warm metallics, and soft neutrals, creating contrast without losing its subdued mood. Use mauve for a tonal scheme, while warm gold or cream accents add lift.
Is #312b35 readable on white or black?
#312b35 has a 13.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.52:1 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.