#403831 Hex Color
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#403831 is a dark, muted brown-gray with dusty warmth and very low brightness. This hex code creates a serious, grounded mood suited to moody backgrounds, coffee or craft branding, and vintage layouts. Use it as a dominant dark base with warm cream or muted sage accents. White text reaches about 11.5:1 contrast, supporting readable small body copy.
Questions about #403831
What is #403831 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #403831 is rgb(64, 56, 49), in HSL hsl(28, 13%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 23%, 75%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #403831?
Muted sage, warm cream, and dusty terracotta pair well with #403831 because their lighter, softened tones add separation without breaking its restrained mood, while cream can open broad areas and colored accents can define buttons, labels, or packaging details.
Is #403831 readable on white or black?
#403831 has a 11.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.82:1 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.