#333D42 Hex Color
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The hex code #333d42 is a dark, dusty blue with low saturation and a strong gray cast. Its gloomy depth suggests seriousness, control, and reliability, making it useful for dark interfaces, finance, security, and government branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 11.1:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #333d42
What is #333d42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #333d42 is rgb(51, 61, 66), in HSL hsl(200, 13%, 23%) and in CMYK 23%, 8%, 0%, 74%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #333d42 read as a warm or cool color?
#333d42 reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue base outweighs its slight green cast and low saturation softens the effect. It works well beside off-white, muted teal, or restrained metallic accents.
Is #333d42 readable on white or black?
#333d42 has a 11.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.88:1 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.