#3D4848 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, the cyan-gray hex code #3d4848 has a dusky green undertone and an almost charcoal finish. It brings mystery and seriousness to technology, aerospace, and moody interface designs. Use it as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, which reaches about 9.5:1 contrast, while brighter cyan accents add clarity.
Questions about #3d4848
What is #3d4848 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d4848 is rgb(61, 72, 72), in HSL hsl(180, 8%, 26%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 0%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #3d4848?
Pair #3d4848 with white for readable text, brighter cyan for focused accents, and pale blue-gray or muted sage for softer supporting surfaces that preserve its cool, restrained overall visual character.
Does #3d4848 read as warm or cool?
#3d4848 reads cool because its cyan base outweighs its subdued green undertone, giving the shade a steel-like cast rather than a warm olive feel in most lighting contexts and digital interfaces.
Is #3d4848 readable on white or black?
#3d4848 has a 9.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.