#363731 Hex Color
A dusky olive gray with weight
Dark and heavily muted, #363731 is a smoky yellow-gray with an olive undertone and very low saturation. Its shadowed surface creates a serious, mysterious mood while leaving room for energetic accents. The hex code #363731 suits dark-mode interfaces, moody backgrounds, and industrial or budget-focused designs. White text reaches about 12:1 contrast, supporting readable small body text.
Questions about #363731
What is #363731 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #363731 is rgb(54, 55, 49), in HSL hsl(70, 6%, 20%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 11%, 78%.
Which colors pair well with #363731?
The strongest pairings for #363731 are warm cream for clear contrast, muted terracotta for warmth, and dusty lavender for a restrained accent, because its low saturation lets brighter or lighter neighbors carry the visual energy without making the palette feel harsh.
Where does #363731 work best in a design?
Use #363731 as a dark supporting base for interfaces, construction branding, sale graphics, and moody layouts, but avoid relying on it for fine dark details because its low lightness can disappear against black or similar gray tones.
Is #363731 readable on white or black?
#363731 has a 12.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.74:1 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.