#325B69 Hex Color
Dusty cyan with serious grounded undertones
#325b69 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with heavy grey undertones. It acts as a stable base for tech or aerospace branding, providing a serious, grounded alternative to traditional bright blues. Because it has enough contrast for small text, it functions well in UI designs or dark mode headers. If you are learning how to make gray, this shade demonstrates how cool tones settle into neutral territory.
Questions about #325b69
What is #325b69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #325b69 is rgb(50, 91, 105), in HSL hsl(195, 35%, 30%) and in CMYK 52%, 13%, 0%, 59%.
What design applications suit the #325b69 hex color?
#325b69 functions best as a professional base color for aerospace or software interfaces where you need serious, grounded tones. Because it maintains strong readability, it works effectively for dark mode headers, icon sets, or sub-navigation elements on technical websites.
Which colors pair best with #325b69 for UI projects?
Pair #325b69 with slate or soft off-whites to maintain a clean, professional aesthetic. For a higher contrast approach that stays sophisticated, it also complements burnt orange accents, which provide a necessary pop of warmth against the heavy grey undertones.
Is #325b69 readable on white or black?
#325b69 has a 7.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.