#313130 Hex Color
A sober near-black neutral with restraint
Dark and nearly colorless, #313130 is a muted neutral with a faint warm cast from its tiny yellow bias. Its low lightness creates a serious, restrained mood suited to interfaces, typography, architecture, and moody backgrounds. The hex code #313130 works well as a dominant dark base, while white text reaches about 13.0:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #313130
What is #313130 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #313130 is rgb(49, 49, 48), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 2%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #313130?
#313130 pairs well with warm off-white, muted sage, and terracotta accents because its low saturation leaves room for softer colors to add warmth without weakening the restrained, professional dark neutral base. Use it as the dominant palette color.
Is #313130 readable on white or black?
#313130 has a 13.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.