#38453C Hex Color
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#38453c is a dark, muted green with gray undertones and a matte, almost ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood, making it useful for moody backgrounds, eco branding, and supporting panels. Pair it with warm ivory or muted terracotta. The hex code #38453c also provides strong contrast for white body text.
Questions about #38453c
What is #38453c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38453c is rgb(56, 69, 60), in HSL hsl(138, 10%, 25%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 13%, 73%.
Which colors pair well with #38453c?
Warm ivory and muted terracotta balance #38453c by adding lightness and earthy warmth, while ochre or dusty peach can create softer accents without overpowering its low-saturation green in branding and interface work.
Does #38453c read as warm or cool?
#38453c reads as a cool, neutral-leaning green because its gray undertones reduce yellow warmth; its low saturation gives it a calm, serious character that works well for grounding natural palettes, dark layouts, and understated supporting surfaces.
Is #38453c readable on white or black?
#38453c has a 10.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.