#383D45 Hex Color
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#383d45 is a desaturated, cool-toned charcoal with strong blue undertones. This murky shade provides a reliable, serious backdrop for tech interfaces or moody brand identities. Because it sits between grey and blue, it feels less stark than pure black. Pair it with soft, muted oranges for a sophisticated contrast. The hex code for this shade is #383d45, which offers excellent legibility with white text.
Questions about #383d45
What is #383d45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #383d45 is rgb(56, 61, 69), in HSL hsl(217, 10%, 25%) and in CMYK 19%, 12%, 0%, 73%.
Why is #383d45 better than pure black for UI design?
Because #383d45 contains distinct blue undertones, it feels significantly less stark and aggressive than pure black on digital screens. It creates a more natural, comfortable viewing experience for text-heavy interfaces without sacrificing the necessary contrast for readability.
Is #383d45 readable on white or black?
#383d45 has a 10.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.92:1 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.