#31353A Hex Color

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#31353a is a dark, muted blue with a cool, ashy gray cast. Its low saturation gives it a serious, dependable feel suited to finance, security, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with light text, though large areas can feel gloomy. The hex code #31353a supports white text at about 12.3:1 contrast.

Questions about #31353a

What is #31353a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #31353a is rgb(49, 53, 58), in HSL hsl(213, 8%, 21%) and in CMYK 16%, 9%, 0%, 77%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #31353a?
#31353a pairs well with burgundy, warm ivory, and restrained metallic tones because its low saturation gives richer colors room to stand out without making the palette feel loud. Use burgundy in small accents for controlled contrast.
Is #31353a readable on white or black?
#31353a has a 12.34:1 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.