#363C54 Hex Color
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Darker than denim and dustier than most blues, #363c54 is a muted indigo with a clear gray undertone. Its low saturation keeps it matte, so it earns its place as a dark mode background or supporting tone, not an accent. White text reads clearly on it at roughly 10.9:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy. The hex code #363c54 fits moody, understated palettes and pairs well with deeper purple tones.
Questions about #363c54
What is #363c54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #363c54 is rgb(54, 60, 84), in HSL hsl(228, 22%, 27%) and in CMYK 36%, 29%, 0%, 67%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #363c54?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 10.9:1 contrast. That clears WCAG AA with room to spare, so it works for small body text and fine details, not just large headings.
What colors pair well with #363c54?
Soft dusty rose and muted ochre warm it up without breaking its matte feel. Bright saturated hues tend to overpower it, so keep accents desaturated to match its tone.
Is #363c54 readable on white or black?
#363c54 has a 10.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.93:1 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.