#38300E Hex Color
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With its very low lightness and muted saturation, #38300e is a warm, shadowed yellow with olive-brown undertones. The hex code suits moody backgrounds, construction branding, and budget-focused sale designs, though it can feel heavy across large areas. White text reaches about a 13.1:1 contrast ratio here, making it suitable for accessible body copy and bold headings.
Questions about #38300e
What is #38300e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38300e is rgb(56, 48, 14), in HSL hsl(49, 60%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 75%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #38300e?
Muted olive, cream, warm beige, and terracotta create grounded combinations with #38300e, while a deep navy accent adds cooler contrast. Keep lighter partners prominent because the base shade is very dark.
Is #38300e readable on white or black?
#38300e has a 13.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.59:1 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.