#373040 Hex Color
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Muted and almost gray, #373040 is a dark violet with dusty, ashy undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood without vivid color. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with pale lavender or warm cream. The hex code #373040 supports white body text with about 12.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #373040
What is #373040 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #373040 is rgb(55, 48, 64), in HSL hsl(266, 14%, 22%) and in CMYK 14%, 25%, 0%, 75%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #373040?
Does #373040 look warm or cool?
#373040 reads as a cool, muted violet because its purple hue is softened by gray, ashy undertones and low saturation. The dark value keeps it restrained rather than vivid, creating a serious, quiet, and slightly mysterious mood.
Where can I use #373040?
Use #373040 for dark UI backgrounds, navigation panels, cards, or restrained headings where a near-gray violet adds depth. Pair it with light text and generous spacing so the interface stays readable rather than visually heavy.
Is #373040 readable on white or black?
#373040 has a 12.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.65:1 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.