#3A4F5F Hex Color
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A muted, dark slate blue that sits close to gray. The hex code #3a4f5f reads subdued and steady, better as a supporting tone or dark UI background than a star accent. Its ashy character comes from mixing gray into blue, and it flatters warm rust or muted coral pairings. White text on it reaches about 8.5:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small body copy.
Questions about #3a4f5f
What is #3a4f5f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a4f5f is rgb(58, 79, 95), in HSL hsl(206, 24%, 30%) and in CMYK 39%, 17%, 0%, 63%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3a4f5f?
Warm rust, terracotta, and muted coral give #3a4f5f energy, while cream and soft gray keep it calm and professional. Saturated brights tend to make it look muddy, so keep them out of large areas.
Is #3a4f5f readable on white or black?
#3a4f5f has a 8.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.46:1 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.