#331115 Hex Color
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This nearly black, dusty red is exceptionally dark and unsaturated, bordering on a muted maroon. Because of its extreme depth, #331115 functions best as a background color for moody, high-contrast UI designs or as a base for sophisticated brand palettes. It pairs beautifully with cream or soft gold to prevent the design from feeling too muddy or flat. The hex code for this shade is #331115.
Questions about #331115
What is #331115 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #331115 is rgb(51, 17, 21), in HSL hsl(353, 50%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 59%, 80%.
How should I use #331115 in a UI layout?
#331115 functions best as a background color for high-contrast, moody digital interfaces. Because it is so dark, always pair it with cream or soft metallic gold text to ensure the content remains readable and avoids feeling flat.
Is #331115 considered a warm or cool shade?
#331115 is firmly a warm color, anchored by its deep red and brown undertones rather than cool black. It avoids feeling clinical by providing a rich, organic base that effectively grounds heavy design elements without appearing harsh.
Is #331115 readable on white or black?
#331115 has a 17.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.23:1 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.