#3A3B39 Hex Color

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Hex color #3a3b39 graphic
Darker than slate but softer than charcoal, this grey sits near black with a faint green undertone. The hex code #3a3b39 works best as a dominant base in dark interfaces, where white text reaches about 11.3:1 contrast. Pair it with muted ochre or dusty terracotta accents to keep the mood from turning flat.

Questions about #3a3b39

What is #3a3b39 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a3b39 is rgb(58, 59, 57), in HSL hsl(90, 2%, 23%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 3%, 77%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3a3b39?
Muted ochre and dusty terracotta lift its gloom without breaking the calm. For a cooler scheme, try desaturated sage or a pale warm grey for text and borders.
Is #3a3b39 readable on white or black?
#3a3b39 has a 11.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.86:1 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.