#3C4443 Hex Color
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Dark, dim, and almost grey, this muted teal sits between green and slate. The hex code #3c4443 works best as a dominant base in dark mode UIs and moody brand palettes, where white text reaches about 10:1 contrast. It reads richer next to terracotta or dusty coral than beside plain neutrals, though large flat areas can turn muddy. Among deeper green tones, it stands out for its ashy, low-key calm.
Questions about #3c4443
What is #3c4443 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c4443 is rgb(60, 68, 67), in HSL hsl(173, 6%, 25%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 1%, 73%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #3c4443?
White text. #3c4443 has a contrast ratio of about 10:1 against white, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1 for body text, so even small type stays readable on it.
What colors pair well with #3c4443?
Warm accents like terracotta and dusty coral bring out its hidden green, while soft cream keeps the mood calm. Avoid muted mid-greens, which make it read flat and muddy.
Is #3c4443 readable on white or black?
#3c4443 has a 9.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.10:1 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.