#37211F Hex Color
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#37211f is a dark, muted red with brown undertones and a matte, nearly gray appearance. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while restrained saturation keeps it calm rather than vivid. Use it as a supporting tone or moody background with warm cream. White text reads clearly, with about 15:1 contrast. The hex code is #37211f.
Questions about #37211f
What is #37211f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #37211f is rgb(55, 33, 31), in HSL hsl(5, 28%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 44%, 78%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #37211f?
Warm cream creates a clear, gentle contrast with #37211f, while muted terracotta or burgundy can extend its earthy palette without making the design feel bright or overly saturated in supporting roles. Use those related hues for accents or secondary surfaces.
Does #37211f work with white text?
#37211f provides strong contrast with white text, at roughly a 15:1 ratio, so it suits headings, body copy, and interface elements when the surrounding design keeps the text size and weight readable. Check smaller text and thin weights separately, since contrast alone does not guarantee readability.
Is #37211f warm or cool?
#37211f reads as a warm, muted red because its brown undertones soften the red and shift it toward an earthy, near-gray appearance. Its low lightness adds a serious, mysterious mood.
Is #37211f readable on white or black?
#37211f has a 15.00:1 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.