#333848 Hex Color
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#333848 is a dark, muted blue-indigo with a cool, ashy cast and low saturation. Its matte depth gives interfaces and brand systems a serious, controlled mood without the starkness of black. Use the hex code #333848 as a dominant dark-mode background or supporting tone. White text reaches about 11.7:1 contrast here, enough for small body text under WCAG AA. Pale blue or burgundy accents add distinction without breaking its restrained mood.
Questions about #333848
What is #333848 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #333848 is rgb(51, 56, 72), in HSL hsl(226, 17%, 24%) and in CMYK 29%, 22%, 0%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #333848?
#333848 pairs well with muted burgundy, dusty rose, pale blue, and warm off-white because these accents contrast with its cool, low-saturation base without making the palette feel harsh or overly bright.
Is #333848 suitable for text and backgrounds?
#333848 works well as a dark background for white text, with about an 11.7:1 contrast ratio, comfortably exceeding WCAG AA’s 4.5:1 threshold for normal body text in typical interface use.
Is #333848 readable on white or black?
#333848 has a 11.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.