#38312A Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #38312a is a brown with ashy gray undertones that can feel serious, weathered, and slightly mysterious. Its low lightness adds depth and grounded warmth to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use this hex code as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 12.8:1 contrast, or pair it with muted cream for softer layouts.
Questions about #38312a
What is #38312a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38312a is rgb(56, 49, 42), in HSL hsl(30, 14%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 25%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #38312a?
#38312a pairs well with muted cream for a softer contrast, while terracotta, olive, or warm tan accents reinforce its earthy, coffee-inspired character without competing with its deep, ashy brown base.
Does #38312a read warm or cool?
#38312a reads as a muted warm brown, but its ashy gray undertones temper the warmth, giving it a serious, weathered feel rather than the richness of a red-brown or chocolate shade.
Is #38312a readable on white or black?
#38312a has a 12.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.64:1 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.