#352116 Hex Color
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Dark brown with a dusty, ashy undertone. #352116 is very low in saturation, so it reads grounded and understated. It works best as a supporting tone or dark background, not a statement color. Pair it with burnt orange or cream to keep it from going flat. White text on it reaches about 15.2:1 contrast, well past AA, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #352116
What is #352116 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #352116 is rgb(53, 33, 22), in HSL hsl(21, 41%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 58%, 79%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #352116?
Burnt orange and terracotta bring out its warm side, while sage or muted teal cools it down. Cream text or accents work better than pure white if you want a softer edge against #352116.
Is #352116 readable on white or black?
#352116 has a 15.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.38:1 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.