#3A4643 Hex Color
Where teal fades into shadow
More grey than green, this dark muted teal carries a smoky, almost ashy cast. The hex code #3a4643 reads calm and serious, so it earns its place as a dominant base in dark mode UIs and moody brand palettes. It flatters warm accents like terracotta, and white text hits about 9.8:1 contrast on it, well past AA for small body text.
Questions about #3a4643
What is #3a4643 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a4643 is rgb(58, 70, 67), in HSL hsl(165, 9%, 25%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 4%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #3a4643?
Warm accents like terracotta, muted gold, or blush give #3a4643 contrast without breaking its calm. For quieter palettes, pair it with pale sage or soft off-white neutrals. Its grey-leaning undertone keeps both routes looking grounded.
Is #3a4643 readable on white or black?
#3a4643 has a 9.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 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.