Information about #383A3D color

#383A3D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #383A3D is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Desaturated and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(56, 58, 61) (22% red, 22.7% green, 23.9% blue), or CMYK 2 / 1 / 0 / 76 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #383A3D reads as a quiet, subdued grey and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Atom (#373A3C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Vulcan (#36383C) and Black Marlin (#383740).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(56, 58, 61)), which gives #383A3D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:76) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #383A3D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#383A3D color variations

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#383A3D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #383A3D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Atom color link
Atom

#373A3C

Vulcan color link
Vulcan

#36383C

Black Marlin color link
Black Marlin

#383740

Fuscous Grey color link
Fuscous Grey

#3C3B3C

Revolver color link
Revolver

#37363F

Baltic Sea color link
Baltic Sea

#3C3D3E

Rockstar color link
Rockstar

#3D3A3C

Possessed color link
Possessed

#373B38

Onyx color link
Onyx

#353839

HLH SG Grey color link
HLH SG Grey

#383838

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#383A3D
  • RGB56, 58, 61
  • CMYK2, 1, 0, 76
  • CSSrgb(56, 58, 61)
  • HSL216°, 4%, 23%
  • HSL Precise216°, 4.274%, 22.941%
  • HSV216°, 8%, 24%
  • HSB216°, 8%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.220, 0.227, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.220, 0.227, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.220, 0.227, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID383A3D
  • DECIMAL ID3684925
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01