#3D3D49 Hex Color
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A dark, muted indigo that sits close to slate. The hex code #3d3d49 carries just enough purple to feel moody rather than plain, which makes it a solid base for dark mode interfaces and moody brand palettes. It flatters warm accents like brass or terracotta, which pull the gray back toward violet. White text reads clearly on it at about 10.7:1 contrast. Used large, it can drift toward plain gray, so pair it with lighter tints to keep the purple visible.
Questions about #3d3d49
What is #3d3d49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d3d49 is rgb(61, 61, 73), in HSL hsl(240, 9%, 26%) and in CMYK 16%, 16%, 0%, 71%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3d3d49?
Warm accents like terracotta, brass, or muted rose bring out its purple undertone. For a quieter palette, pair it with pale gray-lavender tints or a soft sage green.
Is #3d3d49 readable on white or black?
#3d3d49 has a 10.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 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.