#382826 Hex Color
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Dark red with a dusty, almost grey cast, #382826 sits closer to charcoal than to crimson. Its low saturation keeps the passion of red but mutes the noise, which suits moody backgrounds and understated branding. Use it as a dominant base in dark palettes, or pair it with muted terracotta for warmth. White text passes contrast checks on it easily.
Questions about #382826
What is #382826 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #382826 is rgb(56, 40, 38), in HSL hsl(7, 19%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 32%, 78%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #382826?
Muted earth tones flatter #382826 best: dusty terracotta, warm taupe, and soft clay keep its subdued character intact. For sharper contrast, try a pale sand or cream, which lifts the darkness without clashing.
Is #382826 a good background color for text?
Yes. White text on #382826 reaches about 14.0:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for body text. Its darkness and low saturation also keep long reading sessions comfortable.
Does #382826 read as warm or cool?
It reads warm, but only barely. The red undertone pulls it warm while the heavy desaturation and low lightness drag it toward neutral grey, so it behaves more like a warm charcoal in most palettes.
Is #382826 readable on white or black?
#382826 has a 14.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.