#37241A Hex Color

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#37241a is a very dark, muted brown with warm red undertones and a matte, almost gray finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background with white text, which reaches about 14.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #37241a.

Questions about #37241a

What is #37241a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #37241a is rgb(55, 36, 26), in HSL hsl(21, 36%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 53%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #37241a?
#37241a pairs well with white, cream, terracotta, and muted sage, balancing its deep brown base without competing with its warm red undertones. These combinations keep the palette grounded while adding warmth or restrained color.
Is #37241a readable on white or black?
#37241a has a 14.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.