#383C44 Hex Color
A sophisticated and serious ashy blue-grey
This muted, ashy blue-grey carries a serious, professional weight. With low saturation, #383c44 works best as a neutral background for data-heavy interfaces or sleek, modern branding. It pairs well with crisp white text, which maintains strong legibility at 11.1:1 contrast. Because this hex code is so dark and dusty, avoid using it in large, flat blocks unless you need to ground an otherwise high-energy design.
Questions about #383c44
What is #383c44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #383c44 is rgb(56, 60, 68), in HSL hsl(220, 10%, 24%) and in CMYK 18%, 12%, 0%, 73%.
Where does #383c44 work best in design?
Use #383c44 as a grounded neutral background for data-heavy interfaces or professional branding. Its low saturation keeps the focus on content without overwhelming the eye, making it an excellent alternative to standard black or dark grey backgrounds.
Does #383c44 pair well with other colors?
Is #383c44 readable on white or black?
#383c44 has a 11.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.89:1 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.