#30353F Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #30353f is a blueish gray with dusty, ashy undertones and very low lightness. Its serious, controlled mood suits finance, technology, security, and government interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 12.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #30353f.
Questions about #30353f
What is #30353f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #30353f is rgb(48, 53, 63), in HSL hsl(220, 14%, 22%) and in CMYK 24%, 16%, 0%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #30353f?
#30353f pairs well with warm off-white surfaces, muted brass accents, and restrained burgundy, because those warmer notes add separation without erasing its dusty blue-gray character or making the palette feel overly cold. Use lighter neutrals for text or surfaces, then reserve warm accents for buttons and small highlights.
Is #30353f readable on white or black?
#30353f has a 12.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.70:1 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.