#423132 Hex Color
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Dark and dusty, #423132 is a red pushed so close to grey it almost reads like mixed black. Its low saturation suits supporting roles and dark UI backgrounds more than bold accents. Warm copper or soft cream keeps it from turning muddy. White text holds about 12.2:1 contrast on it, well past AA for body copy.
Questions about #423132
What is #423132 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #423132 is rgb(66, 49, 50), in HSL hsl(356, 15%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 24%, 74%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #423132?
Warm accents like terracotta, copper, or soft cream bring out its red undertone without clashing. A cool slate blue works too, giving the palette a heavier, moodier edge.
Does #423132 read warm or cool?
It reads warm, but only just. The red undertone keeps a faint warmth even though heavy grey muting pulls the color toward charcoal at first glance.
Is #423132 readable on white or black?
#423132 has a 12.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.