#331605 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #331605 is a warm brown with subtle red undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, secluded mood that suits coffee, tobacco, chocolate, legal, and vintage branding. Use this hex code as a dominant background with cream or muted copper accents. White text has about 16.7:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text.
Questions about #331605
What is #331605 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #331605 is rgb(51, 22, 5), in HSL hsl(22, 82%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 90%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #331605?
#331605 pairs well with cream, muted copper, and warm beige accents because their lighter, softer values balance its deep brown base without competing with its subtle red warmth. Use restrained contrast for a vintage, coffee-inspired palette.
What mood does #331605 create?
#331605 reads as a serious, secluded warm brown because its very low lightness creates depth while its subtle red undertone adds warmth, making it effective for grounded, intimate visual themes. It suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, legal, and vintage-inspired layouts.
Is #331605 readable on white or black?
#331605 has a 16.69:1 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.