#332A26 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #332a26 is a near-gray brown with warm charcoal undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, secluded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, craft, and vintage branding. Use the hex code #332a26 as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about a 14:1 contrast ratio. Dusty cream adds softer warmth.
Questions about #332a26
What is #332a26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #332a26 is rgb(51, 42, 38), in HSL hsl(18, 15%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 25%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #332a26?
#332a26 pairs well with dusty cream, warm beige, and muted terracotta, which gently lift its deep brown-charcoal base, soften its severity, and preserve the warm, grounded mood that suits coffee packaging, craft brands, and vintage-inspired visual systems.
Is #332a26 readable on white or black?
#332a26 has a 14.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.