#3D3B38 Hex Color
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Not quite black, #3d3b38 is a dark grey with a faint warm, brownish undertone. Its low saturation gives it a grounded, serious feel, which suits dark mode backgrounds and minimal interfaces. White text on it hits about 11.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. It works best as a dominant base, paired with rust or muted amber accents. For a deeper tone, see what colors make black.
Questions about #3d3b38
What is #3d3b38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d3b38 is rgb(61, 59, 56), in HSL hsl(36, 4%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 8%, 76%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3d3b38?
Warm, earthy accents suit #3d3b38 best; terracotta, muted amber, or dusty olive all bring out its subtle brown undertone without making the grey look flat. Crisp whites and cool blues tend to drain its warmth.
Is #3d3b38 readable on white or black?
#3d3b38 has a 11.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.88:1 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.