#323437 Hex Color
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#323437 is a dark, muted neutral with a slightly cool, ashy cast. Its low lightness creates a serious, restrained mood suited to dark-mode interfaces, typography, and architectural layouts. Use this hex code as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 12.5:1 contrast and supports readable body copy.
Questions about #323437
What is #323437 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #323437 is rgb(50, 52, 55), in HSL hsl(216, 5%, 21%) and in CMYK 9%, 5%, 0%, 78%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #323437?
#323437 pairs well with off-white, pale gray, and muted accents such as sage or terracotta, which add contrast without overwhelming its restrained, cool base while preserving a calm, polished look. Use lighter tones for text and surfaces, and warmer accents for buttons or highlights.
Does #323437 read as warm or cool?
#323437 reads as a cool neutral because its dark gray base carries a subtle blue-ash cast rather than yellow or brown warmth, giving the shade a serious, modern character without making it feel stark. This makes it useful for quiet, focused layouts.
Is #323437 readable on white or black?
#323437 has a 12.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.68:1 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.