Information about #383738 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#383738 falls into the Magenta Color Family — Desaturated, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(56, 55, 56) — 22% red, 21.6% green, 22% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 0 / 0 / 78. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#383738 presents itself as a muted, almost neutral neutral grey — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from HLH SG Grey (#383838). Nearby in the Register you will also find Botany Bay (#373837) and Dark Grey (#363737).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(56, 55, 56)), which gives #383738 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:78) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#383738 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#383738 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#383738 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black Charcoal

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Drawlz Brand Co. Black Noir

#0B0B0B
Black

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#383738 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#383738 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#383738 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
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Split complementary

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

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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
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Triadic

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

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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #383738

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

HLH SG Grey color link
HLH SG Grey

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Botany Bay color link
Botany Bay

#373837

Dark Grey color link
Dark Grey

#363737

Ironsand color link
Ironsand

#393735

Smoky Charcoal color link
Smoky Charcoal

#3B3737

Onyx color link
Onyx

#353839

Possessed color link
Possessed

#373B38

Shark color link
Shark

#34363A

Vulcan color link
Vulcan

#36383C

Half Barbecue color link
Half Barbecue

#3C3537

Atom color link
Atom

#373A3C

Squall color link
Squall

#3A3B35

#383738 color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#383738
  • RGB56, 55, 56
  • CMYK0, 0, 0, 78
  • HSL300°, 1%, 22%
  • HSL Precise300°, 0.901%, 21.765%
  • HSV300°, 2%, 22%
  • HSB300°, 2%, 22%
  • HEX ID383738
  • DECIMAL ID3684152
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB21.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
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