#381A0F Hex Color
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#381a0f is a deep, near-black brown with a roasted, espresso-like warmth. It works best as a grounding tone behind light text, in dark mode layouts, or wherever a moody palette needs weight. Pair it with soft cream or dusty terracotta to keep designs from feeling heavy.
Questions about #381a0f
What is #381a0f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #381a0f is rgb(56, 26, 15), in HSL hsl(16, 58%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 73%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #381a0f?
#381a0f pairs well with cream, warm beige, and muted terracotta for a grounded, natural palette. Soft golds and dusty pinks also work, adding contrast without breaking its warm, earthy character.
Is #381a0f a warm or cool color?
#381a0f reads as a warm color. Its brown base carries subtle orange undertones, giving it a cozy, roasted feel despite how dark it appears on screen.
Can #381a0f work as a background color?
Yes, and it does so comfortably. As a very dark shade, #381a0f supports white and light-colored text with strong contrast, making it a practical choice for backgrounds, footers, and dark mode layouts.
Is #381a0f readable on white or black?
#381a0f has a 15.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.32:1 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.