#352B19 Hex Color
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Dark and dusty, #352b19 is a yellow pulled almost to gray. Its low saturation and deep value make it read somber and matte, better as a supporting tone or moody background than a lead color. Pair it with rust or warm cream for quiet contrast. The hex code #352b19 also holds white text at about 13.9:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #352b19
What is #352b19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #352b19 is rgb(53, 43, 25), in HSL hsl(39, 36%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 53%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #352b19?
Rust, warm cream, and muted sage all sit comfortably beside #352b19, since they share its low-saturation character. Brighter accents like ochre or burnt orange can lift it out of the gloom when you need more energy on the page.
Does #352b19 read warm or cool?
#352b19 reads warm, thanks to its yellow-brown base, but its darkness and gray tone mute that warmth into something earthy and subdued. Treat it as a grounded neutral rather than a color that carries heat.
Is #352b19 readable on white or black?
#352b19 has a 13.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.51:1 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.