#283C43 Hex Color
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#283c43 is a dark, muted cyan with dusty blue-green undertones and an almost gray, matte finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to technology, aerospace, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which provides about 11.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #283c43.
Questions about #283c43
What is #283c43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #283c43 is rgb(40, 60, 67), in HSL hsl(196, 25%, 21%) and in CMYK 40%, 10%, 0%, 74%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #283c43?
For balanced palettes, pair #283c43 with white or soft gray for clean contrast, then add muted teal, pale blue, or a warm copper accent to offset its cool blue-green base.
Does #283c43 read warm or cool?
It reads cool because its cyan base and blue-green undertones outweigh the small amount of gray, giving it a reserved, technical feel rather than a warm or earthy one.
Is #283c43 readable on white or black?
#283c43 has a 11.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.