#323A41 Hex Color
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#323a41 is a dark, dusty blue that sits a shade away from what colors make black. Its heavy gray undertone keeps things serious, which suits dark mode UI, finance dashboards, and moody brand work. It performs best as a dominant background; white text reaches about 11.6:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 AA floor. Pair it with copper or warm amber accents so the palette doesn’t go flat.
Questions about #323a41
What is #323a41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #323a41 is rgb(50, 58, 65), in HSL hsl(208, 13%, 23%) and in CMYK 23%, 11%, 0%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #323a41?
Warm accents like copper, amber, and terracotta bring out its blue undertone, while cream text reads softer than pure white. Cool blues and grays tend to flatten it, so lean warm when you need contrast.
Does #323a41 work as more than a background?
It can, but its low saturation gives it little contrast even against navy, so treat it as a base surface or oversized type. Fine details in this shade vanish against darker neighbors.
Is #323a41 readable on white or black?
#323a41 has a 11.55:1 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.