#332D22 Hex Color
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#332d22 is a dark, muted yellow-brown with dusty, ashy undertones and very low lightness. Its matte, almost gray appearance brings seriousness, mystery, and understated warmth to moody designs. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with warm cream or terracotta, or as a strong background with white text, which reaches about 13.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #332d22
What is #332d22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #332d22 is rgb(51, 45, 34), in HSL hsl(39, 20%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 33%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #332d22?
#332d22 pairs well with warm cream for readable contrast, muted terracotta for restrained energy, and dusty sage for an earthy palette that feels considered rather than heavy or overly rustic. Keep brighter colors to accents because this shade can look muddy in dense layouts.
Is #332d22 readable on white or black?
#332d22 has a 13.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.