#382D24 Hex Color
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Darker than coffee grounds, this brown hovers close to gray. The hex code #382d24 is dim and dusty, with warm earth undertones that keep it from feeling flat. Its low lightness suits moody backgrounds and supporting layers in vintage or artisan branding. It can turn muddy at full scale, so balance it with cream or sage. White text reads clearly on it at about 13.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #382d24
What is #382d24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #382d24 is rgb(56, 45, 36), in HSL hsl(27, 22%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 36%, 78%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #382d24?
Cream, sage, and muted terracotta sit well beside #382d24 because they match its low saturation while adding the lightness this brown lacks. Bright neons tend to overwhelm it.
Is #382d24 readable on white or black?
#382d24 has a 13.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.56:1 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.