#3A3534 Hex Color
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#3a3534 is a sooty, warm grey that sits just a step above charcoal. Its muted depth suits dark mode interfaces, moody backgrounds, and quiet typography. White text stays readable on top, hitting solid contrast numbers. The hex code #3a3534 works best as a base tone; pair it with soft creams or muted ochres to keep large areas from feeling flat.
Questions about #3a3534
What is #3a3534 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a3534 is rgb(58, 53, 52), in HSL hsl(10, 5%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 10%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #3a3534?
Warm greys pair well with soft cream, dusty rose, and muted ochre, which keep the palette from reading flat. For stronger contrast, try terracotta or a pale sage against this deep neutral.
Is #3a3534 readable on white or black?
#3a3534 has a 12.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.73:1 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.