#38382D Hex Color
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Dark, muted yellow with gray and olive undertones, #38382d has a dusty, almost-gray appearance. Its low lightness creates a serious, gloomy mood suited to construction branding, budget campaigns, moody backgrounds, and strong contrast. White text remains highly readable at about 11.9:1 contrast. The hex code for this dark yellow is #38382d.
Questions about #38382d
What is #38382d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38382d is rgb(56, 56, 45), in HSL hsl(60, 11%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 20%, 78%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #38382d?
Pair #38382d with warm neutrals, muted sage, or terracotta accents to soften its dusty olive character; cream and white create clear contrast, while deep charcoal keeps the palette restrained and grounded.
Does #38382d read as warm or cool?
#38382d reads as a dark, slightly warm neutral because its yellow base and olive undertones outweigh the gray, giving the shade a dusty, serious character that feels more grounded than bright or cheerful. Its low lightness works well for industrial themes, grounded layouts, and low-key backgrounds.
Is #38382d readable on white or black?
#38382d has a 11.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.77:1 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.