#380911 Hex Color
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This dim, unsaturated red carries a somber intensity, making it an excellent choice for moody, high-contrast designs. Because it is so dark, use #380911 as an anchor color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming a layout. It pairs particularly well with warm creams or metallic gold accents for a formal, traditional look. White text remains highly readable against this hex code.
Questions about #380911
What is #380911 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #380911 is rgb(56, 9, 17), in HSL hsl(350, 72%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 70%, 78%.
Where should I use the dark red #380911 in a design?
Use #380911 as an anchor or accent color rather than a primary background to keep layouts from feeling too heavy. It works beautifully for borders, typography, or structural elements when paired with cream or metallic gold to maintain a formal, elegant look.
Is #380911 readable on white or black?
#380911 has a 17.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 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.