Grayish Dark Blue

The color #383742 is a grayish dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 56, 55, 66 and HSL values of 245°, 9%, 24%.

Color Values for #383742

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HEX:
#383742
RGB:
rgb(56,55,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(245,9%,24%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(15%, 17%, 0%, 74%) Copied!

Color Composition of #383742

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #383742. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 22%
Green: 21.6%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #383742

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #383742

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #383742

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #383742

The complementary color for #383742 is #424338. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #383742

The analogous colors for #383742 are #383C43 and #3E3843. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #383742

The triadic colors for #383742 are #433938 and #384339. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #383742

These are the darker variations of #383742. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #2D2C35 and #222128. This progression shows how #383742 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #383742

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #605F68 and #88878E. This progression shows how #383742. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #383742

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #383742. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #383742

Companies and brands that incorporate #383742 in their visual identity.

#383742 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #383742. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #383742 is a grayish dark blue with RGB values of 56, 55, 66 and HSL values of 245°, 9%, 24%.

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