#31436D Hex Color
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Dark navy blue with a dusty, ashy undertone. #31436d reads serious and steady, which suits dark mode UI, finance branding, and uniforms. Its muted, gray-leaning base (see what colors make gray) stays matte, though large fields can feel flat. White text hits about 9.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. The hex code #31436d works as a dominant base, flattered by warm accents like brass or burgundy.
Questions about #31436d
What is #31436d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #31436d is rgb(49, 67, 109), in HSL hsl(222, 38%, 31%) and in CMYK 55%, 39%, 0%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #31436d?
Warm accents flatter #31436d best: brass, muted gold, or burgundy add richness to its cool, grayed-out base. Keep palettes simple, since the color already reads restrained.
Does #31436d read warm or cool?
Cool. Its blue base and low lightness give it a cold, inky character, and the heavy desaturation pushes it toward gray rather than a vivid blue.
Is #31436d readable on white or black?
#31436d has a 9.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.15:1 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.