#374A59 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #374a59 is a blue shade with gray, dusty undertones and a matte, almost-inky finish. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, security, technology, and government work. Use the hex code as a dominant dark background or supporting tone, then add warm terracotta for contrast. White text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #374a59
What is #374a59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #374a59 is rgb(55, 74, 89), in HSL hsl(206, 24%, 28%) and in CMYK 38%, 17%, 0%, 65%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #374a59?
Warm terracotta and muted cream pair well with #374a59, adding contrast without breaking its restrained character. Use terracotta for small accents and cream for surfaces, labels, or cards that need softer separation.
Is #374a59 readable on white or black?
#374a59 has a 9.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.28:1 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.