#382F2F Hex Color
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#382f2f is a dark, muted reddish tone with ashy gray undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while the red influence adds restrained energy and urgency. Use it as a dominant background in moody branding, entertainment, or food designs, paired with warm cream. The hex code #382f2f supports clear white text at about 13:1 contrast.
Questions about #382f2f
What is #382f2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #382f2f is rgb(56, 47, 47), in HSL hsl(0, 9%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 16%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #382f2f?
#382f2f pairs well with warm cream, soft beige, muted gold, and dusty rose, which soften its dark reddish base while preserving the serious, low-light mood in a balanced palette for branding and interfaces.
Does #382f2f look warm or cool?
#382f2f reads as a subdued warm neutral because its red component outweighs its green and blue values, while low saturation and ashy gray undertones keep that warmth restrained rather than vivid in most layouts.
Is #382f2f readable on white or black?
#382f2f has a 12.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.