#363F40 Hex Color
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This muted, dark cyan sits right on the edge of grey, offering a serious and grounded atmosphere. Because of its dim tone, #363f40 excels as a background color for tech-focused interfaces. It provides excellent contrast for white text, ensuring high legibility for small body fonts. The hex code for this ashy blue is #363f40. It pairs best with soft, warm accents to cut through the gloom.
Questions about #363f40
What is #363f40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #363f40 is rgb(54, 63, 64), in HSL hsl(186, 8%, 23%) and in CMYK 16%, 2%, 0%, 75%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #363f40?
Use warm, soft accents to prevent this grounded, dark cyan from feeling too gloomy. Pairing #363f40 with terracotta or soft cream tones provides necessary warmth and balance, helping the dark, ashy base feel more intentional and inviting in user interfaces.
Is #363f40 a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
Yes, #363f40 excels as a dark background color because it provides high legibility for white text without the harshness of pure black. Its subtle blue-grey undertone maintains a serious, professional mood while remaining soft enough to prevent eye strain during long-term reading.
Is #363f40 readable on white or black?
#363f40 has a 10.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.94:1 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.