#384147 Hex Color
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#384147 is a dark, dusty blue that sits a step away from charcoal. Its low saturation and deep lightness read as serious and grounded, which suits dark mode backgrounds, finance dashboards, and moody brand palettes. Use it as a dominant base rather than an accent. Warm accents like terracotta or amber keep it from going flat. White text on #384147 reaches about 10.4:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small body copy.
Questions about #384147
What is #384147 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #384147 is rgb(56, 65, 71), in HSL hsl(204, 12%, 25%) and in CMYK 21%, 8%, 0%, 72%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #384147?
Warm accents like terracotta, mustard, or dusty rose keep #384147 from reading flat, since its gray undertones mute cooler neighbors. Soft cream also works better than pure white for text and dividers.
Is #384147 readable on white or black?
#384147 has a 10.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.01:1 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.