#383249 Hex Color
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#383249 is a dark, muted purple with gray and blue undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, shadowy mood suited to mystery, spirituality, and understated luxury. Use it as a dominant background in moody branding or dark-mode interfaces, pairing it with warm ivory or copper accents. White text provides about 12.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #383249.
Questions about #383249
What is #383249 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #383249 is rgb(56, 50, 73), in HSL hsl(256, 19%, 24%) and in CMYK 23%, 32%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #383249?
Warm ivory, copper, and mauve pair well with #383249, adding light or warmth without breaking its restrained mood. Use ivory for text and copper for small accents; brighter colors can overpower its low-saturation character.
Is #383249 warm or cool?
#383249 reads as cool because its muted purple base carries blue undertones, while gray lowers its intensity. That balance gives it a composed, shadowy feel rather than the warmth associated with red-leaning plum or burgundy.
Is #383249 readable on white or black?
#383249 has a 12.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.72:1 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.