#36383B Hex Color
Cool Ash Grey With Quiet Depth
#36383b is a dark, low-saturation grey with a slightly cool, ashy cast. Its restrained depth conveys seriousness and professionalism, making it effective as a dominant base for interfaces, architecture, and minimal product design. White text achieves about 11.8:1 contrast on this color, supporting clear typography. The hex code is #36383b.
Questions about #36383b
What is #36383b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #36383b is rgb(54, 56, 59), in HSL hsl(216, 4%, 22%) and in CMYK 8%, 5%, 0%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #36383b?
#36383b pairs well with white, soft off-whites, and muted cool accents because its dark, low-saturation base lets lighter tones stand out while preserving a restrained, professional feel in layouts and interfaces.
Does #36383b read as warm or cool?
#36383b reads as cool rather than warm because its grey base has a slightly cool, ashy cast, making it effective for serious interface backgrounds, architectural surfaces, and minimal product layouts.
Is #36383b readable on white or black?
#36383b has a 11.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.78:1 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.