#38291A Hex Color
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Far from rich or glossy, #38291a is a dark, ashy brown that leans almost grey. Its heavy desaturation and low lightness give it a gloomy, understated feel, so it works best as a supporting tone in moody layouts, vintage packaging, or coffee and chocolate branding. White text reads clearly on it, which makes the hex code a solid pick for dark backgrounds.
Questions about #38291a
What is #38291a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38291a is rgb(56, 41, 26), in HSL hsl(30, 37%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 54%, 78%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #38291a?
Try terracotta or sage for a natural lift, or muted gold for warmer contrast. Pale cream also keeps its earthy character without washing it out.
Does #38291a read warm or cool?
It reads warm, but only barely. The red-orange base gives it warmth while heavy desaturation pulls it toward grey, so it lands closer to a dusty charcoal-brown than a chocolate tone.
Is #38291a readable on white or black?
#38291a has a 13.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.