#403838 Hex Color
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Think charcoal with a faint red undertone. The hex code #403838 is dark, dusty, and nearly grey, which suits moody backgrounds and dark UI. Its dimness is also its weakness: large areas can read muddy, so lift schemes with warm accents like burnt orange or cream. White text sits comfortably on top at about 11.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #403838
What is #403838 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #403838 is rgb(64, 56, 56), in HSL hsl(0, 7%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 13%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #403838?
Pair #403838 with lighter, warmer accents like burnt orange, cream, or sage. Its low saturation and darkness need a lift, and these tones keep layouts from turning muddy. Cool blues also work but read starker.
Is #403838 readable on white or black?
#403838 has a 11.40:1 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.