#371E30 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty magenta feels moody and mysterious due to its extremely low saturation. Because it is so dark, white text offers excellent readability against this shade. The hex code for this color is #371e30. It works well as a grounding background element in sophisticated, dark-mode designs, appearing less harsh than pure black when paired with muted cream or pale peach accents.
Questions about #371e30
What is #371e30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #371e30 is rgb(55, 30, 48), in HSL hsl(317, 29%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 13%, 78%.
What colors pair best with #371e30 in a design?
Because #371e30 is a dark, desaturated magenta, it works beautifully with soft, warm neutrals like cream or pale peach to provide necessary contrast without feeling jarring. You can also use muted gold accents to highlight interactive elements against this grounding base.
Is #371e30 readable on white or black?
#371e30 has a 15.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.