#332A02 Hex Color
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#332a02 is an extremely dark, desaturated olive-yellow that reads more like a shadow than a bright color. Its muddy quality makes it difficult to use as a primary background, but it performs well as a subtle border or accent against lighter creams. White text remains highly readable over it. The hex code for this moody, serious tone is #332a02.
Questions about #332a02
What is #332a02 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #332a02 is rgb(51, 42, 2), in HSL hsl(49, 92%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 96%, 80%.
How should I use #332a02 in design layouts?
#332a02 serves best as a grounding element, such as a thin border, a footer background, or a deep accent line against light cream or off-white surfaces. Its near-black intensity makes it an excellent, softer alternative to pure black when you need to maintain readability for white text without harsh contrast.
What color families complement #332a02?
Because #332a02 is an extremely dark and muted olive, it pairs beautifully with soft creams or warm beige tones to balance its muddy intensity. You can also ground it with light sage or dusty gold accents to bring out the subtle yellow undertones hidden within the shadow.
Is #332a02 readable on white or black?
#332a02 has a 14.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.