#380202 Hex Color
Deep red with a mysterious edge
#380202 is a very dark, muted red with warm brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to luxury, wine, sports, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant background or strong accent with cream and aged gold; white text offers about 17.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #380202.
Questions about #380202
What is #380202 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #380202 is rgb(56, 2, 2), in HSL hsl(0, 93%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 96%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #380202?
For a balanced palette, #380202 pairs well with cream, aged gold, and warm neutrals, which soften its deep red-brown character while preserving its serious, luxurious mood in branding, layouts, and packaging. Use cream for clean contrast and aged gold for a richer finish.
What mood does #380202 create?
#380202 creates a serious, mysterious mood through its very low lightness and warm brown undertones, making it effective for luxury, wine, sports, and formal branding when used as a dominant background or strong accent.
Is #380202 readable on white or black?
#380202 has a 17.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.