#384562 Hex Color
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#384562 is a dusty, unsaturated navy that feels grounded and serious. Because of its muted, cool character, it works well as a dependable background for corporate branding or moody, professional interfaces. It pairs effectively with crisp white text for excellent readability. While this hex code can look flat in large, solid blocks, it shines when used as a supporting tone alongside warmer, brighter accents.
Questions about #384562
What is #384562 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #384562 is rgb(56, 69, 98), in HSL hsl(221, 27%, 30%) and in CMYK 43%, 30%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #384562?
Is #384562 suitable for large blocks of text?
While #384562 is excellent as a background color for interface modules or UI elements, it is generally too dark for body text. You should strictly use it as a container color and pair it with light, crisp white text for optimal readability.
Is #384562 readable on white or black?
#384562 has a 9.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.19:1 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.