#313537 Hex Color
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#313537 is a dark, muted neutral with a slightly cool, ashy cast. Its low saturation creates a serious, restrained mood suited to UI backgrounds, typography, and minimal product design. Use it as a dominant base with brighter accents, though it can feel heavy across large surfaces. As a hex code, #313537 supports white text with about 12.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #313537
What is #313537 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #313537 is rgb(49, 53, 55), in HSL hsl(200, 6%, 20%) and in CMYK 11%, 4%, 0%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #313537?
#313537 works well with warm terracotta, muted sage, and pale cream because their added warmth or lightness prevents the neutral base from feeling flat. Use one brighter accent sparingly against its restrained surface.
Is #313537 readable on white or black?
#313537 has a 12.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.69:1 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.