#3B4345 Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated cyan carries a dusty, ashy character that leans heavily into grey. Because of its moody depth, #3b4345 works well as a grounding base for tech or industrial palettes. White text provides excellent clarity against this shade with a 10.1:1 contrast ratio. Use this hex code sparingly as a dominant background to avoid making your design feel too enclosed.
Questions about #3b4345
What is #3b4345 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b4345 is rgb(59, 67, 69), in HSL hsl(192, 8%, 25%) and in CMYK 14%, 3%, 0%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #3b4345 for a balanced design?
Because #3b4345 acts as a neutral grounding base, it pairs beautifully with bright, high-contrast accents like crisp white or a soft, muted peach to break up the heaviness. Avoid pairing it with other muddy dark tones, as the composition may feel too enclosed and lack visual hierarchy.
Is #3b4345 readable on white or black?
#3b4345 has a 10.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.07:1 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.