#33342E Hex Color
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Dark yellow, drained of most of its color. #33342e sits at low saturation and low lightness, so it reads closer to charcoal with a faint olive warmth. White text hits about 12.6:1 contrast on this hex code, well past AA. It works as a moody background or supporting tone, and pairs well with burnt orange or dusty teal accents.
Questions about #33342e
What is #33342e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #33342e is rgb(51, 52, 46), in HSL hsl(70, 6%, 19%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 12%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #33342e?
Rich terracotta and burnt orange bring out its faint yellow warmth, while a muted teal makes the near-grey base feel cooler and deeper. Cream and bone tones also soften it without washing it out.
Is #33342e readable on white or black?
#33342e has a 12.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.67:1 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.