#384A5B Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #384a5b has a dusty blue-gray appearance and a matte finish. Its restrained tone suggests seriousness and dependable control, fitting technology, finance, government, and security designs. Use the hex code #384a5b for a dark interface background or supporting tone; white text reads clearly against it at about a 9.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #384a5b
What is #384a5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #384a5b is rgb(56, 74, 91), in HSL hsl(209, 24%, 29%) and in CMYK 38%, 19%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #384a5b?
#384a5b pairs well with white, soft gray, and muted blue accents; warm neutrals such as sand or terracotta can also soften its cool, serious character without overwhelming its restrained blue-gray base.
Is #384a5b a warm or cool color?
#384a5b reads as a cool color because its blue-gray base carries more blue than red, giving it a composed, technical feel that suits restrained interfaces and formal visual systems. Its muted saturation keeps the coolness subdued rather than icy or vivid.
Is #384a5b readable on white or black?
#384a5b has a 9.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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.