#301B11

#301B11

Color Values

HEX

#301B11

RGB

48, 27, 17

HSL

19.4, 47.7%, 12.7%

HSV

19.4, 64.6%, 18.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 43.8%, 64.6%, 81.2%

OKLCH

0.2474 0.038 46.0

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: RAL 8014 Sepia Brown

Color Psychology

Dark browns like chocolate and espresso project richness, indulgence, and masculine elegance. They carry the warmth of wood-paneled studies and aged leather, evoking comfort and established tradition. These deep tones suggest solidity, dependability, and mature sophistication.

Design Usage

Dark brown excels as a text color alternative to pure black, providing warmth and reducing visual harshness. It suits coffee roasters, chocolate brands, and heritage accessories with a tradition focus. Pair it with cream, gold, or burnt orange for a luxurious, warm-toned design system.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#301B11

#112630

Analogous

#301116

#302A11

#301B11

Triadic

#301B11

#11301B

#1B1130

Split Complementary

#301B11

#11302A

#111630

Tetradic

#301B11

#163011

#112630

#2A1130

Color Blindness Simulation

Original

#301B11

Protanopia

#272713

Deuteranopia

#282A14

Tritanopia

#2F1516

Achromatopsia

#1F1F1F

CSS Usage

background-color: #301B11;
color: #301B11;
border-color: #301B11;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 800 #292524

Tailwind Shades

50
#FAF6F4
100
#F4EBE6
200
#ECD5CA
300
#DFB7A5
400
#CE9174
500
#BC6A43
600
#975535
700
#79442B
800
#5E3521
900
#45291C
950
#2C1A11

Contrast Checker

Text on white

16.27:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.29:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Compare With

#301B11
#112630
#301B11
#FFFFFF
#000000
#301B11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #301B11?

RGB(48, 27, 17) · HSL(19.4, 47.7%, 12.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 43.8%, 64.6%, 81.2%)

Does #301B11 meet WCAG contrast on white?

16.27:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #301B11?

Use FFFFFF text on a #301B11 background; contrast on black is 1.29:1.