#383225 Hex Color
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#383225 is a very dark, muted yellow-brown with ashy gray undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody feel, while subdued warmth suggests utility and restraint. Use it as a supporting tone for construction, budget, or vintage branding, paired with cream or dusty gold. White text remains highly legible on this color. The hex code is #383225.
Questions about #383225
What is #383225 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #383225 is rgb(56, 50, 37), in HSL hsl(41, 20%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 34%, 78%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #383225?
#383225 pairs well with cream, dusty gold, warm beige, and muted olive, which lift its low lightness without removing its restrained, earthy character in backgrounds, borders, or supporting interface elements. Use brighter accents sparingly to preserve its serious mood.
What mood does #383225 create?
#383225 creates a serious, grounded mood through its near-black depth, muted yellow-brown warmth, and ashy gray undertones, making it suitable for restrained utility, construction, budget, vintage, and heritage-inspired visuals rather than bright, playful layouts.
Is #383225 readable on white or black?
#383225 has a 12.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.65:1 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.