#363124 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This dark, muted tone sits between a dusty charcoal and an earthy, desaturated yellow. Because #363124 is so dim, it acts as a strong, moody grounding element rather than a bright accent. It works best as a dark-mode background or a sophisticated border, paired with off-white text to maintain necessary accessibility contrast. Avoid using this shade in isolation, as it can quickly appear flat or muddy.
Questions about #363124
What is #363124 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #363124 is rgb(54, 49, 36), in HSL hsl(43, 20%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 33%, 79%.
How do I best use #363124 in UI design?
#363124 works best as a moody, sophisticated background color rather than a primary brand accent. Because it is so dim, pair it with soft, off-white text to maintain high readability and comfortable contrast for long-form reading.
Does #363124 lean warm or cool?
This color sits on the warm side of the spectrum, carrying earthy yellow and brown undertones that prevent it from feeling like a sterile black. It avoids the harshness of true black while retaining a strong, grounding presence.
Is #363124 readable on white or black?
#363124 has a 12.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.