#3E3A47 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #3e3a47 is a dusty purple with gray undertones and a matte, almost black-violet finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, mysterious mood without demanding attention. Use it as a dominant UI background or supporting brand tone, pairing it with warm cream or muted gold. The hex code #3e3a47 provides strong contrast for white body text.
Questions about #3e3a47
What is #3e3a47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e3a47 is rgb(62, 58, 71), in HSL hsl(258, 10%, 25%) and in CMYK 13%, 18%, 0%, 72%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3e3a47?
Does #3e3a47 read as a warm or cool color?
#3e3a47 reads as a cool, muted purple because its violet hue is softened by gray, though warm cream, brass, or muted gold accents can make it feel more balanced in a layout.
Is #3e3a47 readable on white or black?
#3e3a47 has a 11.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.90:1 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.