#3E3936 Hex Color
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Not quite black, #3e3936 is a dark grey with a faint warm, dusty undertone. It reads serious and restrained without the weight of true black, which makes it a solid dominant base for dark mode interfaces and moody layouts. White text sits comfortably on top at about 11.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. It flatters muted terracotta or olive accents. Need something darker? See what colors make black.
Questions about #3e3936
What is #3e3936 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e3936 is rgb(62, 57, 54), in HSL hsl(23, 7%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 13%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #3e3936?
Muted terracotta, olive, and soft cream all pair well with #3e3936 because its warm undertone keeps combinations from feeling cold. Crisp white text also works, with contrast around 11.4:1.
Is #3e3936 warm or cool?
Warm. A subtle red-brown undertone gives #3e3936 a warmer cast than a neutral grey, though it stays muted enough to read as almost neutral at a glance.
Is #3e3936 readable on white or black?
#3e3936 has a 11.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.84:1 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.