#331E1D Hex Color
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This near-black, dusty red possesses a matte, gloomy finish. It functions best as a grounding background for minimalist dark mode designs. White text offers excellent 15.6:1 contrast against it, making content highly readable. The hex code #331e1d pairs well with muted gold accents to enhance the mood, though avoid overusing it in small text blocks where it can sometimes appear muddy.
Questions about #331e1d
What is #331e1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #331e1d is rgb(51, 30, 29), in HSL hsl(3, 28%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 43%, 80%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What design mood does #331e1d create?
#331e1d establishes a serious, somber mood that feels grounded and slightly vintage due to its dusty red base. It is ideal for minimalist portfolios or editorial layouts where you want to evoke sophistication without using pure, stark black.
How should I use #331e1d in digital interfaces?
Use #331e1d primarily as a primary background color to achieve a modern dark mode aesthetic while maintaining high readability for text. Pair it with muted gold or cream accents to brighten the composition without sacrificing the color's inherent gloominess.
Is #331e1d readable on white or black?
#331e1d has a 15.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.34:1 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.