#381E05 Hex Color
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Dark and highly muted, #381e05 is a warm brown with dusty, near-black undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, vintage, and artisan branding. Use the hex code #381e05 as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 15.5:1 contrast, or pair it with muted clay and cream accents.
Questions about #381e05
What is #381e05 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #381e05 is rgb(56, 30, 5), in HSL hsl(29, 84%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 91%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #381e05?
#381e05 pairs well with muted terracotta, cream, tan, and warm gray, which soften its near-black depth while preserving a grounded, vintage feel without making the palette feel harsh.
Does #381e05 read as warm or cool?
#381e05 reads as a warm brown because its dark base carries subtle red and orange-brown undertones, even though its very low lightness can make it appear almost black in some interfaces and lighting conditions.
Is #381e05 readable on white or black?
#381e05 has a 15.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.