#363636 Hex Color
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This dark, charcoal grey provides a stable, neutral base for modern interfaces. Because #363636 is highly legible with white text, it serves as an excellent alternative to pure black for background surfaces. Use this hex code when you want a professional, moody aesthetic without the harshness of a standard black palette. It pairs particularly well with muted accent colors like dusty teal or ochre.
Questions about #363636
What is #363636 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #363636 is rgb(54, 54, 54), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 79%.
Why use #363636 instead of pure black?
What colors pair best with #363636?
Because #363636 is a neutral charcoal, it serves as a foundation for both warm and cool palettes. It works exceptionally well when balanced against high-contrast whites or muted, earthy tones such as terracotta or dusty olive for a modern, grounded look.
Is #363636 readable on white or black?
#363636 has a 12.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.73:1 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.