#3C3E52 Hex Color
Indigo dimmed to the edge of grey
Dark, muted indigo with a heavy grey cast. #3c3e52 reads inky and understated, so it suits dark mode backgrounds and moody brand palettes better than pure black. Its low saturation flatters warm accents like amber or dusty rose, and white text sits at about 10.5:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. For where the hex code #3c3e52 sits among the violets, see how to make purple.
Questions about #3c3e52
What is #3c3e52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c3e52 is rgb(60, 62, 82), in HSL hsl(235, 15%, 28%) and in CMYK 27%, 24%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #3c3e52?
Warm, desaturated accents work best against #3c3e52. Try amber, dusty rose, or muted gold for contrast that feels intentional rather than harsh. Cool grays and slate tones also blend smoothly if you want a quieter palette.
Is #3c3e52 readable on white or black?
#3c3e52 has a 10.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.00:1 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.