#33211D Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #33211d is a dusty reddish brown with warm undertones and an almost gray, matte appearance. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, mysterious mood, while the red base adds restrained energy. Use this hex code on moody backgrounds or as an accent; white text offers a 15.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #33211d
What is #33211d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #33211d is rgb(51, 33, 29), in HSL hsl(11, 28%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 43%, 80%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #33211d?
#33211d pairs best with warm cream, muted blush, or soft olive because these lighter, softened colors reveal its reddish warmth without creating a harsh palette, while cream provides a gentler contrast for headings and larger text.
Is #33211d suitable for text backgrounds?
#33211d works well as a dark background when paired with white text, which provides about a 15.3:1 contrast ratio and clears the WCAG AA threshold for small body text with room to spare.
Is #33211d readable on white or black?
#33211d has a 15.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.