Grayish Blue

The color #3E4042 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 62, 64, 66 and HSL values of 210°, 3%, 25%.

Color Values for #3E4042

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HEX:
#3E4042
RGB:
rgb(62,64,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(210,3%,25%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 3%, 0%, 74%) Copied!

Color Composition of #3E4042

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #3E4042. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 24.3%
Green: 25.1%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #3E4042

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 #3E4042

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #3E4042

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

Complementary Colors for #3E4042

The complementary color for #3E4042 is #42403E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #3E4042

The analogous colors for #3E4042 are #3E4242 and #3E3E42. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #3E4042

The triadic colors for #3E4042 are #423E40 and #40423E. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #3E4042

These are the darker variations of #3E4042. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #323335 and #252628. This progression shows how #3E4042 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #3E4042

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #656668 and #8B8C8E. This progression shows how #3E4042. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #3E4042

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #3E4042. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #3E4042

Companies and brands that incorporate #3E4042 in their visual identity.

#3E4042 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #3E4042. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #3E4042 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 62, 64, 66 and HSL values of 210°, 3%, 25%.

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