#322821 Hex Color
Dusty Brown That Leans Toward Ash
#322821 is the hex code for a very dark brown, so muted it nearly reads as gray. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a gloomy, grounded mood that suits coffee packaging, tobacco branding, and moody dark mode backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base rather than an accent, since it can turn muddy in small doses. White text on it hits about 14.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #322821
What is #322821 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #322821 is rgb(50, 40, 33), in HSL hsl(25, 20%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 34%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #322821?
Warm creams, burnt orange, and olive green complement #322821 without competing with its muted depth. For text and interface elements, plain white works best and passes WCAG AA at roughly 14.4:1 contrast.
Is #322821 a warm or cool color?
#322821 reads warm because of its red and yellow undertones, but the heavy gray keeps that warmth restrained. It feels more serious and grounded than a brighter chestnut or russet brown.
Is #322821 readable on white or black?
#322821 has a 14.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.