#31424D Hex Color
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#31424d is a dark, muted blue with gray and slate undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, restrained mood suited to finance, technology, government, and security branding. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background or supporting tone, with white text reading clearly at about 10.4:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #31424d.
Questions about #31424d
What is #31424d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #31424d is rgb(49, 66, 77), in HSL hsl(204, 22%, 25%) and in CMYK 36%, 14%, 0%, 70%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #31424d?
Warm neutrals and restrained accent colors pair well with #31424d, balancing its cool slate base without weakening its serious mood; use off-white for clean contrast, muted gold for emphasis, or terracotta for a warmer visual counterpoint.
Is #31424d readable on white or black?
#31424d has a 10.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.