#383333 Color Information

Hex color code: #383333

A deep red shade, #383333 appears as (56, 51, 51) in RGB and (0°, 5%, 21%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

Try:

Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#383333

RGB

56, 51, 51

HSL

0°, 5%, 21%

CMYK

0%, 9%, 9%, 78%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #383333;
background-color: #383333;
border-color: #383333;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #383333;
border: 2px solid #383333;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#383333]
text-[#383333]
border-[#383333]
shadow-[0_0_10px_383333]

Generate Gradient

→

Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #383333, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #383333; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #383333; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #383333; background-color: #38333315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #38333320; border-left: 4px solid #383333; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #383333; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #383333 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

56, 51, 51

Red: 56 / Green: 51 / Blue: 51

HSL

0°, 5%, 21%

Hue: 0° / Saturation: 5% / Lightness: 21%

CMYK

0%, 9%, 9%, 78%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 9% / Key: 78%

What color is #383333?

#383333 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

333838

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #383333 to RGB:

rgb(56, 51, 51)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #383333 to HSL:

hsl(0, 5%, 21%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #383333 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 9%, 9%, 78%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A deep red tone, #383333 has RGB (56, 51, 51) and HSL (0°, 5%, 21%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #383333 is #333838, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #383336.

Use #383333 in CSS: color: #383333 or background-color: #383333. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #383333

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 1.69:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #383333?

#383333 is a deep red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #383333?

#383333 in RGB is (56, 51, 51) - 56 red, 51 green, and 51 blue.

How to use #383333 in CSS?

Use #383333 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #383333?

#333838 (complementary), #383336 (analogous), and #100F0F (lighter shade) work well with #383333.