#393B31 Hex Color
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#393b31 is a dark, desaturated olive-yellow that leans heavily into grey. Its dusty, serious character makes it an effective choice for moody backgrounds or industrial design accents. White text stands out against this shade, offering excellent readability for UI work. While you might wonder about what colors make black, this hex code proves that muted, earthy tones often hold more visual interest than pure black.
Questions about #393b31
What is #393b31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #393b31 is rgb(57, 59, 49), in HSL hsl(72, 9%, 21%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 17%, 77%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #393b31?
This deep, earthy shade anchors well against soft, off-white neutrals or creamy beige tones for high readability. For a sophisticated look, pair #393b31 with muted gold accents or a sharp, dark charcoal to create professional contrast.
Is #393b31 readable on white or black?
#393b31 has a 11.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.84:1 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.