#362E23 Hex Color
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Muted and very dark, #362e23 is a brown with ashy gray and faint reddish undertones. Its low lightness gives interfaces, packaging, and vintage branding a serious, grounded mood without harsh black. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 13.4:1 contrast. The hex code #362e23 also works as a sturdy supporting tone.
Questions about #362e23
What is #362e23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #362e23 is rgb(54, 46, 35), in HSL hsl(35, 21%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 35%, 79%.
Is #362e23 a warm or cool color?
#362e23 reads as a muted, slightly warm brown because its faint reddish undertone offsets the ashy gray, while its very low lightness keeps the overall impression restrained rather than earthy or orange.
What colors pair well with #362e23?
#362e23 pairs well with warm neutrals, muted sage, terracotta, and soft cream, which bring out its brown warmth without making the palette feel stark. Use pale neutrals for contrast and keep brighter accents restrained to preserve its vintage, grounded mood.
Is #362e23 readable on white or black?
#362e23 has a 13.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.57:1 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.