#393E46 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty slate blue provides a grounded base for professional tech or finance interfaces. Because it is highly muted, #393e46 works best as a background tone rather than an accent. It maintains a 10.8:1 contrast ratio against white text, making it a highly readable choice for modern dark mode layouts. The hex code for this serious, shadowy blue is #393e46.
Questions about #393e46
What is #393e46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #393e46 is rgb(57, 62, 70), in HSL hsl(217, 10%, 25%) and in CMYK 19%, 11%, 0%, 73%.
Is #393e46 suitable for text-heavy dark mode interfaces?
Yes, #393e46 serves as an excellent background choice because it maintains a strong contrast ratio against white text. It provides a grounded, professional feel that reduces eye strain compared to pure black backgrounds while keeping UI elements highly readable for long-form content.
What color palette works best with #393e46?
Is #393e46 readable on white or black?
#393e46 has a 10.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.95:1 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.