#3E454A Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #3e454a is a blue-gray with ashy charcoal undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, security, technology, and government branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or dark UI background. White text reaches about 9.7:1 contrast, while similarly muted colors can make it look muddy.
Questions about #3e454a
What is #3e454a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e454a is rgb(62, 69, 74), in HSL hsl(205, 9%, 27%) and in CMYK 16%, 7%, 0%, 71%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3e454a?
#3e454a pairs well with white, soft off-white, pale blue, and restrained warm accents such as terracotta or burgundy, which add contrast without overwhelming its ashy blue-gray base in buttons, links, or small highlights. Use lighter neutrals for clean interfaces.
Does #3e454a read as a warm or cool color?
#3e454a reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue component outweighs the subtle neutral warmth of its charcoal undertones, though its heavy muting makes that temperature feel restrained rather than icy. It suits serious layouts where a quiet, controlled mood matters more than visual energy.
Is #3e454a readable on white or black?
#3e454a has a 9.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.15:1 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.