#373844 Hex Color
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A dusty, near-black indigo, #373844 feels matte and muted with serious, understated energy. Because it is highly desaturated, it avoids the harshness of true black while maintaining depth. This hex code works best as a dark mode background or a base color for branding, as it offers excellent legibility with white text. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to lift its somber tone.
Questions about #373844
What is #373844 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #373844 is rgb(55, 56, 68), in HSL hsl(235, 11%, 24%) and in CMYK 19%, 18%, 0%, 73%.
Does #373844 work well as a background for text?
Yes, #373844 serves as an excellent, lower-contrast alternative to pure black for dark mode interfaces. Because it maintains a slight indigo undertone, it feels softer and more natural on the eyes while remaining dark enough for white or light cream text to pop.
What colors pair well with the deep indigo of #373844?
Is #373844 readable on white or black?
#373844 has a 11.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.