#37383A Hex Color
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#37383a is a deep, near-black charcoal with cool, dusty undertones. It serves as a solid foundation for dark UI interfaces, providing a readable backdrop for white typography. With a high contrast ratio of 11.7:1, this color handles small body text easily. Avoid using it in large, flat blocks without enough accent colors, as the lack of saturation can look muddy. The hex code for this shade is #37383a.
Questions about #37383a
What is #37383a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #37383a is rgb(55, 56, 58), in HSL hsl(220, 3%, 22%) and in CMYK 5%, 3%, 0%, 77%.
Is #37383a a true black?
No, #37383a is a deep charcoal rather than pure black, carrying a subtle, dusty cool undertone that prevents it from feeling harsh on the eyes. This makes it an ideal alternative for text or background elements where you want depth without the intensity of a solid black.
Does #37383a work well for UI text?
Yes, #37383a serves as an excellent foundation for dark UI interfaces, maintaining a high contrast ratio against white typography that ensures readability for body text. Its neutral but dark character mimics black without the potential visual vibration often caused by pure black backgrounds.
Is #37383a readable on white or black?
#37383a has a 11.73:1 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.