#3a3a3a
#3a3a3a is rgb(58, 58, 58), or hsl(0, 0%, 23%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is neutral-700 (#404040), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 11.37:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| black | 1.85:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| slate-900 | 1.57:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| gray-100 | 10.34:1 | pass | pass | pass |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #3a3a3a in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #3a3a3a in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
3.79:1
Not for normal text2.43:1
Not for normal text4.80:1
AA normal text9.75:1
AA normal text
A readable starting point
white text on #3a3a3a: 11.37:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #3a3a3a.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #3a3a3a as the primary color, following the Wabi-Sabi style: rgb(58, 58, 58), nearest Tailwind token neutral-700. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 11.37:1 on white, 1.85:1 on black).
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Questions about #3a3a3a
What color is #3a3a3a?
#3a3a3a is rgb(58, 58, 58), or hsl(0, 0%, 23%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is neutral-700 (#404040), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #3a3a3a?
White (#ffffff) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #3a3a3a: 11.37:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #3a3a3a in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#3a3a3a], text-[#3a3a3a], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.