#3A4C44 Hex Color
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The hex code #3a4c44 is a dark, muted teal with gray-green undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, understated mood suited to moody backgrounds, dark interfaces, and supporting elements. It pairs well with warm cream or muted terracotta, while white text remains highly legible at about 9.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #3a4c44
What is #3a4c44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a4c44 is rgb(58, 76, 68), in HSL hsl(153, 13%, 26%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 11%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #3a4c44 in a design?
#3a4c44 pairs well with warm cream, muted terracotta, and softened brass tones, which offset its dark gray-green base without making the palette feel stark. Use cream for space and terracotta for restrained emphasis.
Does #3a4c44 read warm or cool?
#3a4c44 reads as a cool, neutral-leaning teal because its dark green-blue base is heavily muted with gray. That low saturation keeps it from feeling crisp or vivid, giving layouts a reserved, serious character instead.
Is #3a4c44 readable on white or black?
#3a4c44 has a 9.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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.