#393121 Hex Color
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Agrax Earthshade is a dark, dusty tone characterized by muted yellow and grey undertones. The hex code #393121 provides a grounded, matte surface that works best as a moody background. Because it is quite dark, use it to support white typography, which remains highly readable at a 12.8:1 contrast ratio. Avoid using this muddy shade in large areas, as it can quickly feel bleak and heavy.
Questions about Agrax Earthshade
What is the hex code for Agrax Earthshade?
Agrax Earthshade is #393121. In RGB that is rgb(57, 49, 33), in HSL hsl(40, 27%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 42%, 78%.
Where should I use Agrax Earthshade #393121 in a design?
Agrax Earthshade functions best as a dark, moody background color rather than a primary focal point. Because it is quite dark and muted, it works excellently when paired with stark white text to maintain high readability and contrast ratios.
What colors pair well with Agrax Earthshade?
This shade works best alongside lighter, cleaner tones that prevent the overall design from feeling too bleak. It complements bright off-white or cream tones well, which help lift the heaviness of the muddy brown and grey base.
Is Agrax Earthshade readable on white or black?
Agrax Earthshade has a 12.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.63:1 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.