#38352E Hex Color
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#38352e is a dark shade of yellow with so little saturation it reads almost grey, carrying an ashy, dusty warmth. Its low lightness makes it a strong background base for dark mode layouts, moody branding, and sale graphics. White text reaches about 12.2:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with terracotta or cream to pull out the hidden yellow.
Questions about #38352e
What is #38352e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38352e is rgb(56, 53, 46), in HSL hsl(42, 10%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 18%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #38352e?
Warm accents like terracotta or burnt orange pull out the muted yellow hiding in this shade, while cream keeps the palette soft. Cool blues also work when you want stronger contrast.
Is #38352e readable on white or black?
#38352e has a 12.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.