#330D16 Hex Color
Deep moody red with serious character
This dim, desaturated red carries a heavy, serious weight. Because #330d16 is extremely dark, it functions best as a moody background or a grounding base rather than a primary accent. It offers excellent contrast for white text, which pops against its dusty surface. Use it in professional or luxury branding where you want to evoke intensity without the brightness of a traditional crimson.
Questions about #330d16
What is #330d16 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #330d16 is rgb(51, 13, 22), in HSL hsl(346, 59%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 57%, 80%.
How should I use #330d16 in my design projects?
#330d16 functions best as a grounding base or moody background rather than a primary highlight color. Because it is extremely dark and desaturated, it provides an excellent, readable backdrop for white typography or soft, cream-colored accents in luxury branding.
What colors pair well with #330d16 for a balanced palette?
This deep red pairs effectively with cream or warm beige to soften its intensity, or with gold for a premium, high-contrast look. Avoid overly bright neon tones, which can clash with the muted, dusty nature of this specific shade.
Is #330d16 readable on white or black?
#330d16 has a 17.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.