#3C4044 Hex Color
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Closer to gunmetal than pure grey, #3c4044 carries a faint blue undertone that keeps it from reading flat. Its low saturation and dark value suit dark mode interfaces, moody layouts, and quiet typography. White text reaches about 10.5:1 contrast against it, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with muted brass or dusty amber to warm things up.
Questions about #3c4044
What is #3c4044 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c4044 is rgb(60, 64, 68), in HSL hsl(210, 6%, 25%) and in CMYK 12%, 6%, 0%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #3c4044?
Muted brass, dusty rose, and warm sand lift #3c4044 without breaking its low-key mood. For text, white and pale cream give the strongest contrast on it.
Is #3c4044 warm or cool?
It leans slightly cool. The faint blue undertone shows up next to warmer neutrals but reads neutral in most palettes. Set it beside pure grey to spot the difference.
Can #3c4044 work as a background for body text?
Yes. White text on #3c4044 reaches about 10.5:1 contrast, well past the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1 for small text. That makes it a dependable dark mode base.
Is #3c4044 readable on white or black?
#3c4044 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.