#323031 Hex Color

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A near-black charcoal that stays just soft enough to avoid feeling harsh, grey carries a faint warm undertone. #323031 works best as a base for dark interfaces and moody layouts, where white text reads at about 13.1:1 contrast. Pair it with muted ochre or dusty teal so large surfaces don’t go flat.

Questions about #323031

What is #323031 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #323031 is rgb(50, 48, 49), in HSL hsl(330, 2%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 2%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #323031?
Muted ochre, dusty teal, and soft off-whites all sit well against #323031. Its faint warm undertone keeps pairings from turning clinical, so earthy accents usually beat bright primaries.
Is #323031 readable on white or black?
#323031 has a 13.10:1 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.