#3B3B45 Hex Color
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Reach for #3b3b45 when plain black feels too harsh in a dark UI. This hex code is a dim indigo that sits close to gray, with a dusty purple undertone softening the darkness. White text reads clearly on it at about 11.1:1 contrast, so body copy stays safe. It lands near the results you get from mixing black with a trace of purple, which makes it a strong dominant base for moody palettes.
Questions about #3b3b45
What is #3b3b45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b3b45 is rgb(59, 59, 69), in HSL hsl(240, 8%, 25%) and in CMYK 14%, 14%, 0%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #3b3b45?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and soft cream all lift #3b3b45 without clashing. It reads richer next to burgundy than beside standard navy, so try warm muted accents over cool ones.
Is #3b3b45 readable on white or black?
#3b3b45 has a 11.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.89:1 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.