#3D4850 Hex Color
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Halfway between slate gray and navy, this dark blue looks like a storm-heavy sea. The hex code #3d4850 carries a heavy gray undertone and very little saturation, so it reads steady and serious instead of bold. That makes it a strong base for dark mode UI, finance, and law enforcement work. White text hits about 9.4:1 contrast on it, clearing WCAG AA, and one warm amber accent keeps large areas from going flat.
Questions about #3d4850
What is #3d4850 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d4850 is rgb(61, 72, 80), in HSL hsl(205, 13%, 28%) and in CMYK 24%, 10%, 0%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #3d4850?
Warm accents flatter #3d4850 better than more cool tones. Try terracotta or amber for pop, or a soft cream for text and surfaces when you want low contrast comfort.
Does #3d4850 read warm or cool?
Cool, but only barely. The blue base leans cold while the heavy gray keeps it from feeling icy, so it sits well next to warm woods and cool metals alike.
Is #3d4850 readable on white or black?
#3d4850 has a 9.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.24:1 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.