#373839 Hex Color
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The hex code #373839 is a dark, nearly neutral grey with a muted, ashy finish. Its low lightness gives interfaces and typography a serious, stable, slightly mysterious mood. Use it as a dominant background in dark mode or moody layouts, pairing it with off-white and muted brass. White text reaches about 11.8:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #373839
What is #373839 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #373839 is rgb(55, 56, 57), in HSL hsl(210, 2%, 22%) and in CMYK 4%, 2%, 0%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #373839?
#373839 pairs well with off-white, muted brass, and soft gray accents because its dark, neutral base lets lighter, restrained tones stand out without making the layout feel overly bright or busy.
Does #373839 look warm or cool?
#373839 reads as a neutral to slightly cool gray, with a muted ashy finish rather than a noticeable blue or brown cast, so it feels restrained, stable, and slightly mysterious in interfaces and editorial layouts.
Is #373839 readable on white or black?
#373839 has a 11.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.78:1 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.