#331418 Hex Color
A dark, moody, and deeply saturated red
This dusty, muted red possesses an intense, moody character that feels almost black in low light. Because it is so dark and unsaturated, #331418 functions best as a grounding background rather than a primary accent. It offers exceptional contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for formal or mysterious branding palettes that demand serious, academic undertones.
Questions about #331418
What is #331418 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #331418 is rgb(51, 20, 24), in HSL hsl(352, 44%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 53%, 80%.
How should I use #331418 in a color palette?
#331418 functions best as a grounding background or a heavy text weight rather than an accent. It pairs beautifully with cream or soft off-white text to maintain legibility while preserving that mysterious, academic aesthetic for high-end branding.
Does #331418 read as warm or cool?
Despite its darkness, #331418 is distinctly warm because of its deep red base. It carries the weight and seriousness of charcoal but offers more personality and nuance than a standard neutral black, making it ideal for moody, sophisticated compositions.
Is #331418 readable on white or black?
#331418 has a 16.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.25:1 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.