#3D4748 Hex Color
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#3d4748 is a dark, muted cyan with dusty blue-green undertones and an almost gray finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, shadowed mood that suits moody interfaces, technology branding, and large background areas. Use it as a dominant base with warm ivory or muted copper accents. The hex code #3d4748 supports white text at about 9.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #3d4748
What is #3d4748 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d4748 is rgb(61, 71, 72), in HSL hsl(185, 8%, 26%) and in CMYK 15%, 1%, 0%, 72%.
Does #3d4748 read warm or cool in a palette?
#3d4748 reads cool overall because its dark, subdued cyan cast leans blue-green, while its gray content softens that effect. Warm ivory, muted copper, or dusty terracotta accents can keep the palette from feeling overly shadowed.
Where does #3d4748 work best in a design system?
#3d4748 works best as a dominant dark base for interfaces, editorial sections, and technology branding, especially when paired with brighter controls or warm accents. Its muted value can look muddy in fine text, so reserve it for surfaces or large type.
Is #3d4748 readable on white or black?
#3d4748 has a 9.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.19:1 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.