#37423C Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #37423c is a greenish charcoal with gray, ashy undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to dark interfaces, sustainability branding, and natural product packaging. Use the hex code #37423c as a dominant background with white text, which offers strong contrast, or pair it with warm cream for readable accents.
Questions about #37423c
What is #37423c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #37423c is rgb(55, 66, 60), in HSL hsl(147, 9%, 24%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 9%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #37423c?
#37423c pairs well with warm cream, soft white, muted sage, and earthy tan, which balance its ashy green-charcoal base while adding warmth and separation without making the palette feel bright or playful. Use cream for readable accents and muted sage for a restrained, natural feel.
Does #37423c look warm or cool?
#37423c reads as a cool, neutral-leaning charcoal because its muted green component is softened by gray, low saturation, and low lightness, giving it an ashy appearance rather than a warm, brown-based charcoal. Warm cream or tan accents can make it feel more inviting.
Is #37423c readable on white or black?
#37423c has a 10.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.00:1 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.