#383743 Hex Color
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A dark, muted purplish gray, #383743 has a matte, ashy quality that feels serious, mysterious, and composed. Use it as a supporting tone in moody branding, gaming interfaces, or luxury layouts. Pair it with dusty lavender or warm cream. White text remains highly legible on this shade. The hex code is #383743.
Questions about #383743
What is #383743 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #383743 is rgb(56, 55, 67), in HSL hsl(245, 10%, 24%) and in CMYK 16%, 18%, 0%, 74%.
Which colors pair well with #383743?
Dusty lavender, warm cream, and muted mauve pair well with #383743, balancing its cool purplish gray base with softer contrast and restrained warmth without making the dark foundation feel harsh. Use pale versions for separation, or keep the palette low-saturation for a refined, atmospheric interface.
Is #383743 a warm or cool color?
#383743 reads as a cool shade because its blue component is higher than its red and green components, giving the gray base a subdued violet cast rather than a brown or olive cast. That coolness suits focused, serious layouts; add warm cream or soft beige when the composition needs balance.
Is #383743 readable on white or black?
#383743 has a 11.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.79:1 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.