#3C4454 Hex Color
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#3c4454 is a dark, muted blue-gray with a dusty, ashy cast and low saturation. Its matte depth suggests seriousness, security, and control, making it useful for finance, technology, government, and healthcare interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark background with warm off-white or muted copper accents. White text offers about 9.8:1 contrast for readable body copy. The hex code is #3c4454.
Questions about #3c4454
What is #3c4454 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c4454 is rgb(60, 68, 84), in HSL hsl(220, 17%, 28%) and in CMYK 29%, 19%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #3c4454?
#3c4454 pairs well with warm off-white, muted copper, and soft terracotta, whose warmth balances its cool, ashy blue-gray base without overpowering its restrained, professional character in interface layouts and brand systems.
Where does #3c4454 work best?
#3c4454 works best for dark UI backgrounds, dashboards, navigation bars, and restrained brand layouts where a softer alternative to black can convey control and reliability without feeling stark or harsh.
Is #3c4454 readable on white or black?
#3c4454 has a 9.78:1 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.