#383B3A Hex Color
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This dark, stony grey offers a neutral base for moody interfaces and modern UI design. With its muted, ashy quality, the hex code #383b3a provides excellent readability for white text. It functions best as a sophisticated background rather than an accent, adding weight to minimal layouts. If you are learning how to make black, this tone serves as a practical, desaturated stepping stone.
Questions about #383b3a
What is #383b3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #383b3a is rgb(56, 59, 58), in HSL hsl(160, 3%, 23%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 2%, 77%.
What color schemes complement #383b3a?
Is #383b3a readable on white or black?
#383b3a has a 11.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.85:1 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.