#373730 Hex Color
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#373730 is a dark, low-saturation yellow with olive and ashy gray undertones. Its dusty, near-gray appearance creates a serious, shadowed mood suited to moody backgrounds, construction themes, budget branding, and strong contrast. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant field, since its muted depth can look muddy at large sizes. White text reads clearly on it at a 12.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #373730.
Questions about #373730
What is #373730 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #373730 is rgb(55, 55, 48), in HSL hsl(60, 7%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 13%, 78%.
Does #373730 work with white text?
Yes, white text has about a 12.0:1 contrast ratio against #373730, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for normal body text, so it supports readable buttons, labels, and dark content panels.
What colors pair well with #373730?
#373730 pairs well with warm off-white for clean contrast, while burgundy or muted terracotta can add controlled warmth without overpowering its dusty, olive-gray character. These combinations suit industrial branding, editorial layouts, and restrained promotional graphics.
Is #373730 readable on white or black?
#373730 has a 11.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.75:1 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.