#3E3637 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #3e3637 is a reddish charcoal with dusty brown and gray undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while the red base adds restrained energy and tension. Use the hex code #3e3637 as a dominant background for moody branding, sports, or entertainment layouts, with white text for strong readable contrast.
Questions about #3e3637
What is #3e3637 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e3637 is rgb(62, 54, 55), in HSL hsl(353, 7%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 11%, 76%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3e3637?
#3e3637 pairs well with warm white, muted terracotta, dusty rose, soft sage, and brushed brass, creating balanced contrast while preserving its restrained, earthy mood across branding, interfaces, and editorial layouts. Use lighter companions for balance and brighter accents sparingly.
Does #3e3637 read as a warm or cool color?
#3e3637 reads as a warm-leaning neutral because its deep gray base carries a subdued red and brown cast rather than blue or green, giving dark interfaces and printed layouts a grounded, slightly reddish character. Its muted saturation keeps the effect serious.
Is #3e3637 readable on white or black?
#3e3637 has a 11.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.78:1 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.