#304966 Hex Color
A serious and grounded muted slate blue
This muted slate blue carries a serious, professional weight that feels grounded. Because it is highly unsaturated, #304966 works best as a primary UI background or a subtle corporate base. It pairs effectively with warm off-whites to soften its dusty, cool edges. Since white text reads clearly against this dark surface, the hex code #304966 remains a functional choice for accessible dark mode interfaces.
Questions about #304966
What is #304966 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #304966 is rgb(48, 73, 102), in HSL hsl(212, 36%, 29%) and in CMYK 53%, 28%, 0%, 60%.
What colors work best when pairing with #304966?
This muted slate blue pairs exceptionally well with warm, creamy off-whites to soften its inherently cool and dusty edges. Incorporating an ochre or soft beige accent can also introduce a sophisticated warmth that balances the professional weight of the base color.
Is #304966 a good choice for text-heavy interface backgrounds?
Because #304966 is highly unsaturated and sufficiently dark, it provides a stable, low-glare surface that makes white or light-toned typography highly readable. It functions effectively as a corporate base color where you need to maintain accessibility without relying on harsh, pure black.
Is #304966 readable on white or black?
#304966 has a 9.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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.