#374254 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #374254 is a blueish slate with ashy gray undertones and a matte, inky feel. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, controlled mood without the starkness of pure black. Use the hex code as a dominant UI background or supporting brand tone; white text has about a 10.1:1 contrast ratio against it, making small body copy readable.
Questions about #374254
What is #374254 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #374254 is rgb(55, 66, 84), in HSL hsl(217, 21%, 27%) and in CMYK 35%, 21%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #374254?
#374254 pairs well with warm off-white, muted terracotta, and restrained burgundy because those warmer notes soften its cool, gray undertone while preserving a serious visual base for interfaces, editorial layouts, and identity systems. Use the warmer shades as small accents.
Is #374254 readable on white or black?
#374254 has a 10.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.06:1 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.