#380F06 Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated red carries a somber intensity, making it an ideal choice for moody branding or formal backgrounds. Because #380f06 is so deep, white text provides excellent readability and sharp contrast against it. Use this shade as a grounding base rather than an accent to maintain its sophisticated, serious character. The hex code for this dim maroon is #380f06.
Questions about #380f06
What is #380f06 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #380f06 is rgb(56, 15, 6), in HSL hsl(11, 81%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 89%, 78%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the deep maroon of #380f06?
Is #380f06 suitable for use as text on a website?
Using #380f06 as a text color is generally discouraged because it is too close to black, which can cause poor legibility against most dark or mid-tone backgrounds. Instead, keep this shade for large, grounding blocks of color and use white text to ensure your content remains accessible.
Is #380f06 readable on white or black?
#380f06 has a 16.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.23:1 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.