#38002D Hex Color
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#38002d is a dark, muted magenta with a shadowy red-violet cast and very low lightness. Its serious, mysterious mood suits romance, nightlife, cosmetics, fashion, and intimate product designs. Use the hex code as a strong supporting tone or dark base, then add pale warm accents; white text reaches about 17.4:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #38002d
What is #38002d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38002d is rgb(56, 0, 45), in HSL hsl(312, 100%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 20%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #38002d?
The best pairings for #38002d are pale warm neutrals, dusty pink, and muted green, which lift its dark red-violet base without making the palette feel harsh. Use the lighter tones for text, surfaces, or small highlights.
Is #38002d readable on white or black?
#38002d has a 17.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.