#351706 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #351706 is a warm brown with smoky red undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, secluded mood that suits coffee, tobacco, chocolate, legal, and vintage branding. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or dark background, pairing it with cream or dusty blue. White text remains highly legible at about 16.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #351706
What is #351706 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #351706 is rgb(53, 23, 6), in HSL hsl(22, 80%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 89%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #351706?
Cream and dusty blue balance #351706 well, adding lightness or cool contrast to its smoky warmth. Use cream for a softer, classic palette and dusty blue for a more restrained, vintage-leaning combination.
Does #351706 feel warm or cool?
#351706 reads warm because its brown base carries smoky red undertones, despite its low lightness and muted saturation. It creates a grounded, private mood rather than the airy feel associated with cool blue or green colors.
Where does #351706 work best?
#351706 works best as a supporting tone, dark background, or accent in coffee, chocolate, tobacco, legal, and vintage-inspired designs. Pair it with lighter neutrals when you need the brown to feel less dense and more approachable.
Is #351706 readable on white or black?
#351706 has a 16.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.27:1 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.