#3B3E51 Hex Color
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#3b3e51 is a dark, muted indigo with gray undertones and a matte, almost-ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to meditation brands, night-sky themes, and luxury interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about a 10.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #3b3e51.
Questions about #3b3e51
What is #3b3e51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b3e51 is rgb(59, 62, 81), in HSL hsl(232, 16%, 27%) and in CMYK 27%, 23%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #3b3e51?
#3b3e51 pairs well with white, pale blue, muted lavender, and warm metallic accents. Its cool gray undertones support gentle contrast, while a restrained gold or brass-like accent adds warmth without overpowering the shade’s quiet, sophisticated mood.
Is #3b3e51 a warm or cool color?
#3b3e51 reads as a cool color because its indigo base and gray undertones lean blue rather than red or yellow, especially when viewed beside warm neutrals or saturated hues in a palette. Its low saturation keeps the effect muted and ashy.
Is #3b3e51 readable on white or black?
#3b3e51 has a 10.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.99:1 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.