#384971 Hex Color
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#384971 is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones and low saturation, giving it a cool, matte appearance. Its serious, controlled character suits finance, technology, government, and formal branding. Use the hex code #384971 as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with burgundy or warm white. White text reads clearly over it, with about an 8.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #384971
What is #384971 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #384971 is rgb(56, 73, 113), in HSL hsl(222, 34%, 33%) and in CMYK 50%, 35%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #384971?
#384971 pairs well with warm white, burgundy, and soft neutrals because their warmth or lightness offsets its cool gray undertones, creating clear contrast without making the palette feel bright or casual.
Is #384971 readable on white or black?
#384971 has a 8.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.35:1 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.