#3E382C Hex Color
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#3e382c is a dark, muted yellow-brown with dusty gray undertones and a matte, almost ashy finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while subtle warmth keeps it grounded. Use it as a supporting tone for construction, budget, or moody branding, pairing it with cream and muted brass. White text provides about an 11.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #3e382c.
Questions about #3e382c
What is #3e382c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e382c is rgb(62, 56, 44), in HSL hsl(40, 17%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 29%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #3e382c?
Cream, muted brass, and soft beige pair well with #3e382c, adding light and restrained warmth without competing with its dusty undertones. For stronger structure, use charcoal or deep navy sparingly, while pale backgrounds preserve its grounded, matte character.
Is #3e382c a warm or cool color?
#3e382c reads as a warm, muted brown because its yellow undertone outweighs its dusty gray cast. The gray lowers saturation and softens the warmth, giving it an ashy, serious appearance rather than a bright golden or strongly earthy look.
Is #3e382c readable on white or black?
#3e382c has a 11.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.