#333029 Hex Color
A dense and serious dark olive neutral
#333029 is a dense, near-black shade with murky yellow and dusty olive undertones. This extremely low-light neutral reads serious and shadowy, making it an excellent anchor for moody, high-contrast UI designs. Because it sits so close to black, it provides strong readability for white text. Use this hex code as a dark background color to create depth, but avoid overusing it in small, fine details where it may appear muddy.
Questions about #333029
What is #333029 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #333029 is rgb(51, 48, 41), in HSL hsl(42, 11%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 20%, 80%.
How does #333029 perform as a background color?
#333029 functions exceptionally well as a dark background because its murky olive undertones offer more depth than a flat, standard black. It creates a premium, grounding effect that makes white or light cream text highly readable and visually comfortable for users.
What colors pair best with #333029?
This deep tone works beautifully with high-contrast warm neutrals like cream or soft beige, which brighten its darkness. For a more sophisticated palette, try pairing #333029 with muted terracotta or deep mustard accents to highlight the subtle yellow notes hidden within.
Is #333029 readable on white or black?
#333029 has a 13.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.59:1 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.