#333C4E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #333c4e is a blue hex code with slate-gray undertones and a matte, inky appearance. Its low lightness gives interfaces a serious, controlled mood that suits finance, technology, security, and government designs. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 11.1:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #333c4e
What is #333c4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #333c4e is rgb(51, 60, 78), in HSL hsl(220, 21%, 25%) and in CMYK 35%, 23%, 0%, 69%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #333c4e?
#333c4e pairs well with warm metallic accents, muted clay tones, and soft off-white because their warmth lifts its slate undertone without weakening its serious character. Use brighter accents sparingly and reserve off-white for text or larger supporting areas.
Is #333c4e readable on white or black?
#333c4e has a 11.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.89:1 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.