#38251F Hex Color
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Reach for #38251f when a design needs a dark red that stays subdued. This shade sits almost at black, with a dusty, muted warmth that reads gloomy rather than bold. It works best as a supporting tone or moody background, and it flatters muted golds and dusty sage. White text on #38251f hits about 14.5:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small type.
Questions about #38251f
What is #38251f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38251f is rgb(56, 37, 31), in HSL hsl(14, 29%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 45%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #38251f?
#38251f pairs well with muted gold, dusty sage, and soft cream, which lift its warmth without fighting its low saturation. Skip bright reds and saturated oranges, since they overwhelm this shade.
Is #38251f a warm or cool color?
#38251f reads warm. Its red base carries brown undertones, but the heavy gray and very low lightness mute that warmth, so it feels more smoky than fiery in most palettes.
Is #38251f readable on white or black?
#38251f has a 14.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.