#403B39 Hex Color
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#403b39 is a dark, muted gray with warm brown undertones and very low saturation. Its dim, serious character suits moody interfaces, architectural palettes, and restrained typography. Use it as a dominant dark base with warm white text; its roughly 11:1 contrast supports readable body copy. Pair it with muted clay or pale stone for added depth. The hex code is #403b39.
Questions about #403b39
What is #403b39 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #403b39 is rgb(64, 59, 57), in HSL hsl(17, 6%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 11%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #403b39?
#403b39 pairs well with warm white, pale stone, muted clay, soft beige, and dusty blue, which balance its dark warm-gray base while preserving a quiet, architectural mood in restrained palettes.
Does #403b39 read as warm or cool?
#403b39 reads as a warm gray because its brown undertones soften the neutral base, while low saturation keeps the effect restrained and more earthy than a blue-gray beside warm white or pale stone.
Is #403b39 readable on white or black?
#403b39 has a 11.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.90:1 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.