#31575C Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #31575c is a low-saturation cyan with blue-green undertones and a smoky, weathered finish. Its serious depth suits technology, aerospace, and moody interface backgrounds, while brighter coral or pale peach adds energy. Use it as a dominant dark base with white text; this hex code provides about 7.9:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #31575c
What is #31575c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #31575c is rgb(49, 87, 92), in HSL hsl(187, 30%, 28%) and in CMYK 47%, 5%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #31575c?
Bright coral and pale peach pair well with #31575c, adding warmth and energy to its cool, smoky blue-green base; softer neutrals create a quieter palette, while white provides a clean, high-contrast foreground for text and interface controls.
Does #31575c look warm or cool?
#31575c reads as a cool color because its low-saturation cyan base leans blue-green, though its smoky, muted finish keeps it from feeling icy. It works well for serious, technical, weathered, or calm visual systems.
Is #31575c readable on white or black?
#31575c has a 7.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.