#384669 Hex Color
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#384669 is a dusty, unsaturated navy that leans into an inky, matte appearance. This cool shade functions best as a supporting tone or background in corporate UI, where it offers high contrast for white text. Because it lacks vivid chroma, it behaves like a neutral. If you find it too flat, try mixing gray to introduce more complexity and depth to your palette.
Questions about #384669
What is #384669 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #384669 is rgb(56, 70, 105), in HSL hsl(223, 30%, 32%) and in CMYK 47%, 33%, 0%, 59%.
How should I use #384669 in UI design?
#384669 works exceptionally well as a primary background or a subtle navigation bar color because it provides high contrast for white typography. It offers a professional, grounded alternative to standard black or dark gray without feeling overly aggressive.
What colors pair well with #384669?
Is #384669 readable on white or black?
#384669 has a 9.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.24:1 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.