#43231E Hex Color
Moody dark red with subtle earthy depth
This dark, desaturated red carries a dusty, muted quality that feels grounded and serious. Because it is so low in chroma, #43231e works best as a moody background or a primary anchor for formal designs rather than an accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with warm, sandy beiges, offering a sophisticated alternative to standard black or dark brown. The hex code for this color is #43231e.
Questions about #43231e
What is #43231e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #43231e is rgb(67, 35, 30), in HSL hsl(8, 38%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 55%, 74%.
What color combinations work best with #43231e?
Is #43231e appropriate for text or large backgrounds?
While its darkness makes it a strong candidate for large backgrounds, using #43231e as a primary text color is difficult for readability on anything other than a light cream surface. Run a contrast check if layering this hue behind your body copy to ensure it meets accessibility standards.
Is #43231e readable on white or black?
#43231e has a 14.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.