#362F2F Hex Color

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Dark interfaces are where #362f2f earns its keep. This ashy, almost-grey red reads as charcoal at a glance, with a dusty warmth that surfaces only next to cooler neutrals. The hex code works best as a dominant background in dark mode or moody branding, and white text sits at about 13.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with brass or muted terracotta to pull out the red.

Questions about #362f2f

What is #362f2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #362f2f is rgb(54, 47, 47), in HSL hsl(0, 7%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 13%, 79%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #362f2f?
Warm, muted accents flatter it most: brass, muted terracotta, and dusty rose bring out its red undertone. Cool grays and slate blues work too, but they push the color toward plain charcoal.
Does #362f2f read as warm or cool?
It leans warm, but barely. The red undertone is faint enough that the color behaves like a neutral charcoal in most palettes, only warming up when placed beside cooler grays or blues.
Is #362f2f readable on white or black?
#362f2f has a 13.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.60:1 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.