#383838
Dark Gray
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RGB
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About #383838 Dark Gray
#383838 is a dark gray color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 56 red, 56 green, and 56 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 0°, saturation of 0%, and lightness of 22%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #383838 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
0°
Hue
0%
Saturation
22%
Lightness
Dark Gray
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #383838 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #383838 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#383838 on White
Contrast Ratio11.73:1
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Aa#383838 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.79:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #383838 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #383838 |
| RGB | rgb(56, 56, 56) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 22%) |
| RGB Decimal | 56, 56, 56 |
| RGB Percent | 22.0%, 22.0%, 22.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 0%, 0%, 78% |
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