#381502 Hex Color
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description: Far from a soft caramel, this brown sits nearly black, with a dusty, roasted undertone. The hex code #381502 works best as a dominant base for moody layouts, coffee packaging, or vintage branding. Its low saturation keeps it mellow rather than loud, and white text passes easily on top, reading at about 16.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #381502
What is #381502 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #381502 is rgb(56, 21, 2), in HSL hsl(21, 93%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 96%, 78%.
What text color works best on #381502?
White text reads most clearly on #381502, with a contrast ratio of about 16.5:1, well above the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1. Dark text on top of it will fail for body copy.
What colors pair well with #381502?
Soft cream and warm caramel lift this dark brown without breaking its mellow feel. A muted terracotta adds an earthy accent that suits coffee, chocolate, and vintage packaging designs.
Is #381502 readable on white or black?
#381502 has a 16.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.27:1 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.