#373B3A

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #373B3A?

RGB(55, 59, 58), HSL(165.0, 3.5%, 22.4%), CMYK(6.8%, 0.0%, 1.7%, 76.9%).

Q: Does #373B3A meet WCAG contrast on white?

11.36:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#373B3A is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 55, 59, 58, in HSL 165.0°, 3.5%, 22.4%, and in CMYK 6.8%, 0.0%, 1.7%, 76.9%. The nearest named color is NCS S 8000-N Very Dark Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#373B3A

RGB

55, 59, 58

HSL

165.0, 3.5%, 22.4%

HSV

165.0, 6.8%, 23.1%

CMYK

6.8%, 0.0%, 1.7%, 76.9%

OKLCH

0.3481 0.0057 179.4

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: NCS S 8000-N Very Dark Grey

Color Psychology

Dark grays and charcoals project authority, formality, and sophisticated restraint. They are the color of graphite, storm clouds, and evening suits, carrying weight without the absolute finality of black. These tones suggest seriousness and expertise tempered by subtle warmth.

Design Usage

Dark gray is the preferred text color over pure black for reducing eye strain on light backgrounds. It serves as the standard dark-mode surface color in Material Design and other major design systems. Pair it with a single vivid accent color for a minimal, high-impact visual hierarchy.