#35251F Hex Color
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Dark brown like old leather or a stale espresso, #35251f sits close to grey with a dusty, muted warmth. Its deep tone makes it a dependable background, not an accent. White text holds about 14.6:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with cream or dusty sage for moody, grounded work.
Questions about #35251f
What is #35251f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #35251f is rgb(53, 37, 31), in HSL hsl(16, 26%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 42%, 79%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #35251f?
Soft cream, dusty sage, and burnt orange all lift #35251f without clashing. Cream gives the strongest contrast for text, while sage keeps the palette natural and low key.
Is #35251f readable on white or black?
#35251f has a 14.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.