#37212E Hex Color
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A near-black plum that leans magenta, #37212e works best as a supporting tone or moody background. Its heavy gray undertone keeps it subdued, and it reads richer beside dusty rose or deep teal than beside white. White text passes WCAG AA at roughly 14.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #37212e
What is #37212e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #37212e is rgb(55, 33, 46), in HSL hsl(325, 25%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 16%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #37212e?
Dusty rose, deep teal, and muted gold all flatter #37212e without overpowering it. Because the color is dark and very unsaturated, pairings work best when they carry slightly more brightness or warmth.
Is #37212e readable on white or black?
#37212e has a 14.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.41:1 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.