#3F4144 Hex Color
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The #3f4144 hex code is a dark, muted grey with a slightly cool, ashy undertone. Its low saturation creates a serious, restrained mood that suits typography, interfaces, architecture, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant dark base or strong contrast color, though large solid areas can feel heavy. White text reaches about 10.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #3f4144
What is #3f4144 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3f4144 is rgb(63, 65, 68), in HSL hsl(216, 4%, 26%) and in CMYK 7%, 4%, 0%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #3f4144?
Pair #3f4144 with warm ivory, muted terracotta, or burgundy when building a restrained palette that needs warmth without losing its professional, grounded character across digital products, editorial layouts, or interiors and brand systems. These warmer accents soften its ashy base.
Does #3f4144 look warm or cool?
The #3f4144 hex code reads slightly cool because its low saturation leans ashy rather than brown, though surrounding warm neutrals can make it appear more balanced and less severe in a palette to the eye.
Is #3f4144 readable on white or black?
#3f4144 has a 10.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.