#383C29 Hex Color
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#383c29 is a dark, low-saturation yellow with smoky green and gray undertones. Its matte, shadowed look suggests seriousness and mystery while leaving room for restrained warmth. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with dusty cream or rust. The hex code #383c29 supports highly readable white text, including small body copy.
Questions about #383c29
What is #383c29 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #383c29 is rgb(56, 60, 41), in HSL hsl(73, 19%, 20%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 32%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #383c29?
Does #383c29 read as warm or cool?
It reads as a muted, slightly warm olive because its yellow base is softened by smoky green and gray undertones. The low saturation keeps that warmth subtle, making it feel grounded rather than bright or earthy.
Is #383c29 readable on white or black?
#383c29 has a 11.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.84:1 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.