#38312F Hex Color
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Dark and heavily desaturated, #38312f sits a step above black with a faint red undertone pulling through. The muted quality gives this dark red a grounded, serious feel, closer to charcoal than to crimson. It works best as a dominant base in dark UI and moody branding, where pure black would feel too flat. White text hits about 12.7:1 contrast here, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #38312f
What is #38312f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38312f is rgb(56, 49, 47), in HSL hsl(13, 9%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 16%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #38312f?
Warm, muted tones flatter it most. Try terracotta, dusty rose, or aged gold as accents, and cooler grays for contrast. Avoid bright reds nearby, which can make its dark undertones read muddy.
Is #38312f readable on white or black?
#38312f has a 12.73:1 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.