#33000D Hex Color
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This near-black maroon is an intensely dark, muted shade that feels somber and serious. Because of its extremely low lightness, #33000d works best as a moody, atmospheric background rather than for fine details. White text offers exceptional readability against it, making this hex code a strong choice for high-contrast dark interfaces. Pair it with soft cream or gold to sharpen the color palette.
Questions about #33000d
What is #33000d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #33000d is rgb(51, 0, 13), in HSL hsl(345, 100%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 75%, 80%.
What colors pair best with #33000d for UI design?
Is #33000d suitable for body text in a design?
Avoid using #33000d as a primary color for large blocks of text because its extremely low lightness can strain the eyes. It is far more effective as an atmospheric background color where white or light-toned typography can sit comfortably on top.
Is #33000d readable on white or black?
#33000d has a 18.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.