#3B3E42 Hex Color
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The hex code #3b3e42 is a dark, muted grey with a slightly cool, ashy cast. Its low saturation gives interfaces, typography, and architecture a serious, stable foundation without strong color bias. Use it as a dominant dark background or supporting tone. White text reaches about 10.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #3b3e42
What is #3b3e42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b3e42 is rgb(59, 62, 66), in HSL hsl(214, 6%, 25%) and in CMYK 11%, 6%, 0%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #3b3e42?
Pair #3b3e42 with white or pale cool neutrals for crisp contrast, or use muted blue and sage accents to soften its dark, architectural feel while keeping the overall palette restrained and professional.
What mood does #3b3e42 create?
The #3b3e42 color creates a serious, stable mood through its low saturation and cool ashy cast, making it useful for focused interfaces, typography, architectural visuals, and other designs that need a quiet dark foundation.
Is #3b3e42 readable on white or black?
#3b3e42 has a 10.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.95:1 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.