#3C3E54 Hex Color
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Reach for #3c3e54 when a dark layout needs more character than plain charcoal. This muted indigo sits low in both saturation and lightness, giving it a dusty, inky feel that suits night sky themes, meditation brands, and moody interfaces. It reads slightly purple next to true navy, and white text clears WCAG AA at about 10.5:1. Use it as a dominant base or supporting tone.
Questions about #3c3e54
What is #3c3e54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c3e54 is rgb(60, 62, 84), in HSL hsl(235, 17%, 28%) and in CMYK 29%, 26%, 0%, 67%.
What text color works best on #3c3e54?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 10.5:1 contrast on #3c3e54. That is well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for small body text. Black text falls short, so keep dark type off this background.
What colors pair well with #3c3e54?
Warm, earthy accents like terracotta or burgundy bring out its purple lean and keep it from feeling flat. Pale neutrals such as oat and fog gray also work for text and dividers on top of it.
Is #3c3e54 readable on white or black?
#3c3e54 has a 10.45:1 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.