#3A455A Hex Color
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#3a455a is the hex code for a dark, muted blue with ashy gray undertones, as if it were pulled toward mixing gray. Its low saturation keeps things steady, making it a solid background or supporting tone in dark mode, finance, and tech designs. White text reads at about 9.6:1 contrast, so small type passes AA easily. Pair it with burgundy or soft cream to keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #3a455a
What is #3a455a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a455a is rgb(58, 69, 90), in HSL hsl(219, 22%, 29%) and in CMYK 36%, 23%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #3a455a?
#3a455a pairs well with warm accents like burgundy, dusty rose, or soft cream, which lift its ashy coolness and stop it from reading flat. Cool grays and other navies tend to blend into it, so warm or bright accents work better.
Is #3a455a readable on white or black?
#3a455a has a 9.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.17:1 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.