#372513 Hex Color

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#372513 is a desaturated, near-black brown that brings a serious, grounded weight to designs. As a dark background, it shines when paired with crisp white text, which remains highly readable at a 14.6:1 contrast ratio. This hex code can read muddy in large blocks, so use it sparingly alongside muted sage or cream tones for a balanced, vintage aesthetic.

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What is #372513 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #372513 is rgb(55, 37, 19), in HSL hsl(30, 49%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 65%, 78%.

How should I use #372513 in a color palette?

Use #372513 as a grounding base for vintage-inspired designs rather than a primary fill color. It pairs naturally with soft cream or muted sage to prevent the brown from appearing too muddy or overwhelming in larger layouts.

Is #372513 readable on white or black?

#372513 has a 14.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.

#372513 Hex Color

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