#3B3632 Hex Color
Grounded gray with warm brown depth
#3b3632 is a dark, muted gray with warm brown undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded feel for moody branding, typography, and architectural palettes. Use the hex code #3b3632 as a dominant dark background with white text. Its contrast reaches about 11.9:1, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #3b3632
What is #3b3632 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b3632 is rgb(59, 54, 50), in HSL hsl(27, 8%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 15%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #3b3632?
The warm gray-brown of #3b3632 pairs well with sage, terracotta, cream, and muted blue, creating grounded palettes with gentle contrast rather than harsh visual jumps for interiors, branding, and editorial layouts.
Does #3b3632 read as warm or cool?
#3b3632 reads as a warm neutral because its gray base is softened by brown undertones, while its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained and gives the shade a serious, grounded character instead of a bright or strongly earthy appearance.
Is #3b3632 readable on white or black?
#3b3632 has a 11.93:1 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.