#3A3633 Hex Color
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Dark grey works well as a base for dark mode interfaces and moody layouts, and #3a3633 is a strong take on it. The hex code sits just off black with a faint warm undertone, so it reads softer than pure black without losing depth. White text on #3a3633 hits about a 12.0:1 contrast ratio, comfortably clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with muted amber or dusty teal for accents, and see what colors make black for related near-black shades.
Questions about #3a3633
What is #3a3633 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a3633 is rgb(58, 54, 51), in HSL hsl(26, 6%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 12%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #3a3633?
Muted amber, dusty teal, and warm taupe all sit well against #3a3633 without fighting its low saturation. Keep accents desaturated too, since bright colors can look harsh on a base this dark.
Is #3a3633 warm or cool?
#3a3633 reads slightly warm because its red and green channels sit just above blue, giving it a faint brown undertone. The warmth is subtle, so it still behaves like a neutral in most palettes.
Is #3a3633 readable on white or black?
#3a3633 has a 11.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.75:1 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.