#39383E Hex Color
A shadowed gray with violet depth
A dark, muted purple-gray, #39383e has ashy violet undertones and a serious, shadowed mood. Its low saturation gives it a structured, almost gray appearance, making it effective for gaming interfaces, luxury branding, and moody backgrounds. White text remains highly legible on this shade, while dusty lavender or muted wine can add focused contrast. The hex code is #39383e.
Questions about #39383e
What is #39383e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #39383e is rgb(57, 56, 62), in HSL hsl(250, 5%, 23%) and in CMYK 8%, 10%, 0%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #39383e?
Does #39383e look warm or cool?
#39383e reads as a cool, muted purple-gray because its violet bias shifts the neutral base away from brown and toward blue, while its low saturation keeps that coolness subtle enough to function like softened charcoal.
Is #39383e readable on white or black?
#39383e has a 11.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.