#31352E Hex Color
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This dark, muted green borders on grey, creating a serious and moody atmosphere. Because of its low saturation, #31352e serves as an excellent neutral background that avoids the harshness of black. Pair it with soft cream or muted orange to ground the design. The hex code for this dusty shade is #31352e, offering high contrast for white text in modern interfaces.
Questions about #31352e
What is #31352e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #31352e is rgb(49, 53, 46), in HSL hsl(94, 7%, 19%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 13%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #31352e in a design?
#31352e works best when balanced with soft, warm neutrals like cream or muted terracotta to provide contrast against its cool, grey-green base. Using off-white for text ensures readability without the harshness of a pure black.
Is #31352e a good choice for UI backgrounds?
Yes, #31352e is an excellent choice for modern user interfaces because it offers a grounding, sophisticated alternative to standard dark grey backgrounds. It maintains high contrast with light-colored typography while feeling softer and more intentional than pitch black.
Is #31352e readable on white or black?
#31352e has a 12.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.67:1 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.