#393A2B Hex Color
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Think of army canvas left in the shade. The hex code #393a2b is a dark, dusty yellow drained nearly to gray, as if someone was mixing black into ochre. It reads muted and moody, best used as a background or supporting tone in a 60/30/10 layout. White text on it hits about 11.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with cream or muted terracotta; next to pure white it can look flat.
Questions about #393a2b
What is #393a2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #393a2b is rgb(57, 58, 43), in HSL hsl(64, 15%, 20%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 26%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #393a2b?
#393a2b pairs best with cream, muted terracotta, and soft sage, which lift its gray undertones without clashing. Avoid bright saturated hues, since they make this shade look muddy by comparison.
Is #393a2b readable on white or black?
#393a2b has a 11.57:1 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.