#3C3D51 Hex Color
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#3c3d51 is a dark, dusty indigo that sits between slate and ink. Its muted, matte quality makes it a strong base for dark mode interfaces and moody branding, and it warms up nicely against terracotta or brass accents. White text reads at about 10.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. If you’ve ever tried mixing purple with grey, this is roughly the result.
Questions about #3c3d51
What is #3c3d51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c3d51 is rgb(60, 61, 81), in HSL hsl(237, 15%, 28%) and in CMYK 26%, 25%, 0%, 68%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3c3d51?
Warm accents like terracotta, brass, and dusty rose bring out its depth without fighting its muted tone. For text, stick with white, since dark text loses all contrast against it.
Is #3c3d51 readable on white or black?
#3c3d51 has a 10.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 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.