#362A28 Hex Color
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A near-black red with a dusty, brownish cast. #362a28 sits so close to charcoal that its warmth only shows up next to lighter colors, which makes it a strong base for dark mode interfaces and moody layouts. Text in white reads clearly on it, with contrast near 13.8:1, well past WCAG AA thresholds. The hex code works best as a dominant background rather than an accent, where it can read muddy. Pair it with warm terracotta or muted gold to pull out the red.
Questions about #362a28
What is #362a28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #362a28 is rgb(54, 42, 40), in HSL hsl(9, 15%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 26%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #362a28?
Warm mid-tones flatter it most: terracotta, muted gold, and dusty rose all pull out its hidden red without clashing. Cool pale blues also work when you want a sharper, moodier contrast.
Is #362a28 a good background color for text?
Yes. Light text on #362a28 reaches a contrast ratio near 13.8:1, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body text. Keep type in white or cream for the cleanest read.
Is #362a28 readable on white or black?
#362a28 has a 13.82:1 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.