#3F445D Hex Color
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#3f445d is a dark, heavily grayed indigo with a dusty, matte finish. Its low saturation keeps it subdued, so it works best as a background or supporting tone, not an accent. White text reaches about 9.6:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA for body copy, which makes the hex code a dependable base for dark mode UI. Pair it with warm copper or dusty rose; plain white can wash it out. Think of it as indigo pulled partway toward mixing gray.
Questions about #3f445d
What is #3f445d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3f445d is rgb(63, 68, 93), in HSL hsl(230, 19%, 31%) and in CMYK 32%, 27%, 0%, 64%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3f445d?
Warm accents like copper and terracotta bring out the purple undertone in #3f445d, while cool grays tend to flatten it. Dusty rose also works for softer palettes.
Is #3f445d readable on white or black?
#3f445d has a 9.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.19:1 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.