#3C454F Hex Color
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Muted and almost gray, #3c454f is a dark blue with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its matte appearance gives interfaces a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, security, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with muted burgundy or warm ivory. White text has about 9.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #3c454f.
Questions about #3c454f
What is #3c454f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c454f is rgb(60, 69, 79), in HSL hsl(212, 14%, 27%) and in CMYK 24%, 13%, 0%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #3c454f?
#3c454f pairs well with warm ivory for clean contrast, burgundy for restrained warmth, and soft gray for a controlled monochromatic palette, while muted blue-gray accents preserve its cool, serious character in dashboards and brand systems.
Is #3c454f readable on white or black?
#3c454f has a 9.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.15:1 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.