#394255 Hex Color
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#394255 is a dark, muted blue with ashy gray undertones and a matte, almost inky finish. Its low saturation gives it a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, technology, security, and moody interfaces. Use this hex code as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 10.1:1 contrast and supports readable body copy.
Questions about #394255
What is #394255 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #394255 is rgb(57, 66, 85), in HSL hsl(221, 20%, 28%) and in CMYK 33%, 22%, 0%, 67%.
Does #394255 work with white text?
Yes, white text on #394255 has about a 10.1:1 contrast ratio, comfortably exceeding the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for normal body text and leaving enough contrast for readable labels and controls. It suits dark interfaces, dashboards, and navigation panels.
What colors pair well with #394255?
Pair #394255 with warm off-white or muted red accents to soften its gray cast and add controlled contrast without making the palette feel bright or overly formal across branding and interface work. Pale blue-gray also creates a restrained monochromatic palette.
Is #394255 readable on white or black?
#394255 has a 10.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.