#333243 Hex Color

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#333243 is a dark, muted purple with ashy violet undertones and an almost gray, matte finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood without visual noise. Use it as a dark-mode background or supporting tone in moody branding. White text reads clearly against it, and the hex code is #333243.

Questions about #333243

What is #333243 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #333243 is rgb(51, 50, 67), in HSL hsl(244, 15%, 23%) and in CMYK 24%, 25%, 0%, 74%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #333243?
The muted violet base of #333243 pairs well with soft lavender, dusty mauve, pale blush, and muted gold, while white or light gray provides clean contrast for text and interface details.
Is #333243 warm or cool?
#333243 reads as a cool, muted purple because its blue-violet hue is softened by low saturation and a strong gray cast. That restrained balance gives it a calm, serious, slightly mysterious presence rather than a vivid or playful one.
Is #333243 readable on white or black?
#333243 has a 12.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.67:1 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.