#363239 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #363239 is a dusty purple with strong gray undertones and very low brightness. Its ashy violet cast brings a serious, mysterious mood to backgrounds, dark-mode interfaces, luxury branding, and moody artwork. Use the hex code #363239 as a dominant base with pale text or sharper accents; white text has about a 12.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #363239
What is #363239 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #363239 is rgb(54, 50, 57), in HSL hsl(274, 7%, 21%) and in CMYK 5%, 12%, 0%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #363239?
The best pairings for #363239 use pale neutrals or controlled warm accents to create separation without losing its somber character. Soft cream, dusty mauve, muted gold, and restrained burgundy can add warmth, while white keeps text highly readable.
Is #363239 readable on white or black?
#363239 has a 12.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.67:1 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.