#3A4956 Hex Color
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#3a4956 is a dark, ashy blue that sits close to gray. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a gloomy, understated feel, which suits dark mode interfaces, finance dashboards, and nautical palettes. It works best as a background or supporting tone rather than a feature color, and it looks richer next to burgundy or burnt orange than next to plain white. White text reads clearly on it at about 9.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #3a4956
What is #3a4956 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a4956 is rgb(58, 73, 86), in HSL hsl(208, 19%, 28%) and in CMYK 33%, 15%, 0%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #3a4956?
Warm accents like burgundy, terracotta, and amber give #3a4956 contrast without breaking its muted mood. Cool grays and off-whites also work, but pale blues can make it look washed out.
Is #3a4956 readable on white or black?
#3a4956 has a 9.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.