#3A4441 Hex Color
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#3a4441 is a dark, muted teal with ashy gray undertones and low saturation. Its shadowed appearance gives moody designs a serious, grounded feel. Use this hex code as a dominant background in dark interfaces, wellness layouts, or hospitality branding. White text reaches about 10.1:1 contrast, supporting clear small body text and accessible UI.
Questions about #3a4441
What is #3a4441 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a4441 is rgb(58, 68, 65), in HSL hsl(162, 8%, 25%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 4%, 73%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3a4441 in a palette?
#3a4441 works well with warm off-white, muted terracotta, and dusty sage, which soften its gray depth without making the palette bright. Use it as the dominant dark base, then reserve warmer tones for buttons, highlights, or small accents.
Does #3a4441 read warm or cool?
#3a4441 reads as a cool, gray-leaning teal because its low saturation and dark value mute the green influence. That restraint gives it a serious, steady mood, making it suitable for technology, communication, healthcare, and wellness interfaces.
Is #3a4441 readable on white or black?
#3a4441 has a 10.08:1 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.