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#382C33 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #382C33 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#382C33 Color Information

#382C33 RGB value is (56, 44, 51). The hex color red value is 56, green is 44, and blue is 51. Its HSL format shows a hue of 325°, saturation of 12 percent, and lightness of20 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 21 percent, 9 percent, 78percent.

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#382C33 Color Meaning

Color #382C33 represents restraint, precision, and modern neutrality. #382C33 deep grey avoids pure black, allowing subtle detail to remain visible. Therefore, color #382C33 feels practical and composed rather than absolute. Psychologically, color #382C33 provides stability and focus without emotional interference. #382C33 supports clarity, control, and reduced sensory overload. The color works well as a visual anchor in complex designs. Culturally, color #382C33 connects with technology, urban design, and contemporary minimalism. Symbolically, color #382C33 reflects balance between presence and absence, offering authority without dominance.

Color Conversion

Convert #382C33 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#382C33
RGB
rgb(56, 44, 51)
HSL
hsl(325°, 12%, 20%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 21%, 9%, 78%)
HSV
hsv(325°, 21%, 22%)
XYZ
3.1291 2.8811 3.5232
Yxy
2.8811 0.3282 0.3022
Hunter Lab
16.9738 0.0617 -0.0193
CIE-Lab
19.5614 6.9678 -2.4187

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red56 / 255 (22%)
22%
Green44 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue51 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Yellow9 / 100 (9%)
Key (Black)78 / 100 (78%)
78%

Color Variations

#382C33 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#382C33 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #382C33 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#382C33

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #382C33 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#382C33

protanopia

#333331

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #382C33;

Text Color

color: #382C33;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #382C33;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #382C3340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #382C33;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #382C33 0%, #261e22 100%);

#382C33 Color FAQs

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