#3E4257 Hex Color
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A dark, dusty indigo, #3e4257 has low saturation and a matte, ashy quality that feels serious, mysterious, and restrained. The hex code works best as a supporting tone for moody branding, meditation spaces, and night-sky interfaces. Pair it with muted rose or warm ivory. White text reads clearly against it at about 9.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #3e4257
What is #3e4257 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e4257 is rgb(62, 66, 87), in HSL hsl(230, 17%, 29%) and in CMYK 29%, 24%, 0%, 66%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3e4257?
Pair #3e4257 with warm ivory for contrast, muted rose for softness, or mauve for a restrained, atmospheric palette that keeps its cool, ashy base in focus and gives dark interfaces enough separation without making the composition feel stark. Warm ivory also helps soften its blue-violet cast.
Does #3e4257 look warm or cool?
#3e4257 reads as a cool, low-saturation indigo because its blue-violet base and grayness outweigh warmth; its restrained saturation keeps the shade from feeling vivid or electric, making the cool undertone grounded rather than bright. Use warm accents when you want the palette to feel more welcoming.
Is #3e4257 readable on white or black?
#3e4257 has a 9.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.12:1 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.