#3C4261 Hex Color
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#3c4261 is a dark, muted indigo with cool gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to corporate branding, meditation spaces, night-sky themes, and formal interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 9.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #3c4261.
Questions about #3c4261
What is #3c4261 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c4261 is rgb(60, 66, 97), in HSL hsl(230, 24%, 31%) and in CMYK 38%, 32%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #3c4261?
#3c4261 pairs well with white, soft gray, pale blue, and lavender for a restrained palette, while terracotta or muted gold can introduce warmth and contrast without overwhelming its dark indigo base.
Does #3c4261 read as warm or cool?
The cool gray undertones make it read cool rather than warm, giving #3c4261 a composed, serious character that suits focused interfaces, formal layouts, meditation spaces, and night-sky themes especially well.
Is #3c4261 readable on white or black?
#3c4261 has a 9.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.14:1 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.