#31312D Hex Color
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Softer than black, darker than charcoal, #31312d is a dark grey with a faint warm undertone. Its low saturation and low lightness give it a serious, grounded feel, which suits dark mode backgrounds and minimal interfaces. As a dominant base it works well, though it can read flat at large sizes. White text hits about 13.1:1 contrast on it, well past AA, and amber or dusty teal accents keep it from going muddy.
Questions about #31312d
What is #31312d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #31312d is rgb(49, 49, 45), in HSL hsl(60, 4%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 8%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #31312d?
Warm accents like amber or terracotta stand out against #31312d without clashing. Dusty teal works too. Soft off-whites read gentler than pure white when used for text.
Is #31312d warm or cool?
#31312d leans slightly warm. Its green and yellow undertones keep it from feeling as stark as true charcoal, which makes it easier on the eyes in dark interfaces.
Is #31312d readable on white or black?
#31312d has a 13.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.60:1 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.