#33322E Hex Color
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Softer than charcoal with a faint warm undertone, this dark grey is set by the hex code #33322e. Its low lightness and muted saturation read steady and serious, which makes it a strong dominant base for dark mode UI and moody branding. Pair it with muted ochre or dusty clay to lift the gloom. White text on it hits about 12.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #33322e
What is #33322e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #33322e is rgb(51, 50, 46), in HSL hsl(48, 5%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 10%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #33322e?
Warm muted tones flatter it best: ochre, dusty clay, and sage add lift, while cool pastels make it look flat. For text and dividers, warm whites read softer than pure white against its dark base.
Is #33322e readable on white or black?
#33322e has a 12.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.63:1 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.