#393841 Hex Color
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Slate with a violet cast. The hex code #393841 is a dark, dusty purple that hovers near gray, close to mixing black but with a soft purple undertone. That low saturation makes it a strong base for dark mode layouts and moody palettes, and white text reads at about 11.6:1 contrast. Pair it with muted gold or dusty rose so the purple shows.
Questions about #393841
What is #393841 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #393841 is rgb(57, 56, 65), in HSL hsl(247, 7%, 24%) and in CMYK 12%, 14%, 0%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #393841?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and sage all bring out the violet undertone in #393841 without fighting its grayness. Bright saturated colors tend to overpower it, so stick to soft or desaturated partners.
Is #393841 readable on white or black?
#393841 has a 11.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.