#323A40 Hex Color
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#323a40 is a dark, muted blue-gray with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its gloomy depth gives interfaces a serious, dependable feel, making it useful for technology, finance, security, and government designs. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, which reaches about 11.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #323a40.
Questions about #323a40
What is #323a40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #323a40 is rgb(50, 58, 64), in HSL hsl(206, 12%, 22%) and in CMYK 22%, 9%, 0%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #323a40?
#323a40 pairs well with white and pale cool neutrals for clean contrast, while muted teal, steel blue, or soft amber accents add color without overwhelming its serious base.
Does #323a40 read as warm or cool?
#323a40 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue and green channels outweigh its red channel, creating an ashy, restrained mood suited to security, finance, technology, and government-oriented interfaces that need a serious tone.
Is #323a40 readable on white or black?
#323a40 has a 11.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.