#393E42 Hex Color
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#393e42 is a dark, low-saturation grey with a slightly cool, ashy cast. Its restrained depth suggests seriousness, stability, and professionalism, making it useful for UI backgrounds, typography, and moody product designs. Use it as a dominant base with warm off-white accents; white text provides about 10.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #393e42.
Questions about #393e42
What is #393e42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #393e42 is rgb(57, 62, 66), in HSL hsl(207, 7%, 24%) and in CMYK 14%, 6%, 0%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #393e42?
Warm off-white creates the clearest, most comfortable pairing with #393e42, while muted beige, terracotta, or soft sage can add warmth without overpowering its cool, restrained base in interfaces, editorial layouts, and product designs.
Does #393e42 read as warm or cool?
#393e42 reads as cool because its dark gray base has a subtle ashy cast rather than brown or yellow warmth. That undertone supports serious, stable moods and works well beside warm off-whites, natural neutrals, and restrained accent colors.
Is #393e42 readable on white or black?
#393e42 has a 10.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.94:1 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.