#393938 Hex Color
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Dark mode UI and moody branding often reach for a grey like #393938. It sits one step above black, nearly neutral, with only a trace of warmth keeping it from feeling flat. Use it as a dominant base; white text reads clearly on top at about 11.6:1 contrast. The hex code #393938 flatters muted brass and dusty rose accents better than pure black does.
Questions about #393938
What is #393938 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #393938 is rgb(57, 57, 56), in HSL hsl(60, 1%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 2%, 78%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #393938?
Muted, warm-leaning accents like dusty rose, brass, or sage bring out its softness. Because it sits just above pure black, it reads gentler next to these tones than true black would.
Is #393938 readable on white or black?
#393938 has a 11.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.