#3E3E3F Hex Color
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Black Smoke is a deep, neutral charcoal that feels grounded and professional. Because it offers strong legibility for white text, the hex code #3e3e3f functions well as a stable base for dark mode interfaces. Use it to anchor moody designs, though be careful with large areas, as its low saturation can sometimes feel dull or heavy without brighter accent colors to add visual interest.
Questions about Black Smoke
What is the hex code for Black Smoke?
Black Smoke is #3e3e3f. In RGB that is rgb(62, 62, 63), in HSL hsl(240, 1%, 25%) and in CMYK 2%, 2%, 0%, 75%.
What colors work well with Black Smoke in a palette?
Pair #3e3e3f with vibrant, warm tones like mustard or terracotta to prevent the design from feeling overly heavy or flat. Cool-toned accents such as icy blue also create a clean, modern aesthetic when grounded by this deep neutral.
Is Black Smoke readable on white or black?
Black Smoke has a 10.68:1 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.