#382222 Hex Color
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#382222 is a dark, muted red with brown and gray undertones. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, moody character, while restrained saturation keeps it understated rather than vivid. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background with warm ivory or muted gold. The hex code #382222 supports clear white text at about 14.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #382222
What is #382222 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #382222 is rgb(56, 34, 34), in HSL hsl(0, 24%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 39%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #382222?
Does #382222 look warm or cool?
#382222 reads as a warm, subdued red because its red base is softened by brown undertones while gray reduces saturation, giving it a serious, intimate mood for dark backgrounds, panels, borders, and restrained editorial accents.
Is #382222 readable on white or black?
#382222 has a 14.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.