#36393A Hex Color
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This dark, charcoal grey acts as a solid anchor for professional interfaces and minimal design systems. Because it sits on the cooler side of neutral, #36393a provides excellent contrast for white typography, far exceeding basic accessibility requirements. Use this hex code as a background for dark mode applications or to ground bold, saturated accent colors without overwhelming your composition.
Questions about #36393a
What is #36393a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #36393a is rgb(54, 57, 58), in HSL hsl(195, 4%, 22%) and in CMYK 7%, 2%, 0%, 77%.
Why is #36393a effective for dark mode interfaces?
#36393a serves as an ideal background for dark mode interfaces because its cool, neutral undertone provides superior readability for white or light-grey typography. It holds enough depth to feel grounded without appearing as harsh or ink-heavy as pure black.
How do I pair #36393a with other colors?
Is #36393a readable on white or black?
#36393a has a 11.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.