#3F4448 Hex Color
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#3f4448 is a dark, muted grey with a cool blue undertone and low saturation. This hex code creates a serious, restrained mood suited to interfaces, typography, architecture, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant dark base with white text, which reaches about 9.9:1 contrast, or pair it with warmer accents to prevent a flat, gloomy feel.
Questions about #3f4448
What is #3f4448 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3f4448 is rgb(63, 68, 72), in HSL hsl(207, 7%, 26%) and in CMYK 12%, 6%, 0%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #3f4448?
Pair #3f4448 with warm clay, muted terracotta, or brass to add contrast without losing its restrained character. These warmer notes offset its cool blue undertone and work well for interface accents, product details, and architectural palettes.
Is #3f4448 readable on white or black?
#3f4448 has a 9.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 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.