#373131 Hex Color
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Dark grey with a faint warm undertone. #373131 sits low in lightness, which makes it a steady base for dark mode UI, minimal layouts, and moody brand palettes. It reads more polished than plain black, especially under white type, which clears the 12.8:1 contrast mark. As the hex code for a color this muted, it works best as a 60% background or large text, not fine detail.
Questions about #373131
What is #373131 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #373131 is rgb(55, 49, 49), in HSL hsl(0, 6%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 11%, 78%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #373131?
Its faint warm undertone flatters muted earth tones. Try it with terracotta accents or sage details for palettes that feel grounded instead of flat.
Is #373131 readable on white or black?
#373131 has a 12.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.64:1 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.