#331800 Hex Color
Dark brown with smoky, earthy warmth
Reach for #331800 when a design needs a deep, grounded base. This dark brown is very low in both lightness and saturation, which gives it a smoky, mellow feel suited to coffee, tobacco, and vintage branding. It looks richest beside cream or burnt orange, while pure white can read harsh against it. White text on #331800 passes contrast checks at roughly 16.5:1.
Questions about #331800
What is #331800 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #331800 is rgb(51, 24, 0), in HSL hsl(28, 100%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 100%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #331800?
Warm, muted tones like cream, burnt orange, and olive bring out its warmth without fighting it. Save it for backgrounds or large blocks, since fine detail gets lost in its darkness.
Is #331800 readable on white or black?
#331800 has a 16.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.27:1 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.