#372823 Hex Color
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Dark and dusty, #372823 is a low-saturation red with strong brown undertones and an almost charcoal finish. Its heavy value creates a serious, mysterious mood for moody branding, food packaging, and editorial layouts. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, then add white text for clear contrast. The hex code is #372823.
Questions about #372823
What is #372823 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #372823 is rgb(55, 40, 35), in HSL hsl(15, 22%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 36%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #372823?
#372823 pairs well with warm creams, muted sage, dusty rose, and terracotta because these lighter, softened hues balance its dark brown-red base while preserving a restrained, earthy palette for packaging, editorial layouts, and interfaces.
Is #372823 warm or cool?
#372823 reads as warm because its red-brown hue sits near the warm side of the color wheel, while its low saturation and dark value give it a restrained, charcoal-like finish.
Is #372823 readable on white or black?
#372823 has a 14.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.