#36494B Hex Color
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This dark, muted teal leans heavily into grey, offering a sophisticated and moody aesthetic. The hex code #36494b works best as a balanced background or a grounding neutral rather than an accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with soft coral or mustard yellow, which cut through its dusty finish. Because white text shows high contrast against this shade, it is a practical choice for readable dark mode interfaces.
Questions about #36494b
What is #36494b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #36494b is rgb(54, 73, 75), in HSL hsl(186, 16%, 25%) and in CMYK 28%, 3%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #36494b?
Is #36494b readable on white or black?
#36494b has a 9.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.