#36847A Hex Color
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This ashy, unsaturated teal balances cool green tones with a grounded, dusty finish. Because of its steady, muted quality, #36847a works best as a secondary supporting color or an accent rather than a full background. Pair it with soft creams or charcoal grays to keep the composition legible. The hex code #36847a meets accessibility standards for small black text, making it a reliable choice for technical interfaces.
Questions about #36847a
What is #36847a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #36847a is rgb(54, 132, 122), in HSL hsl(172, 42%, 36%) and in CMYK 59%, 0%, 8%, 48%.
What design elements pair best with #36847a?
Is #36847a suitable for small user interface text?
Yes, #36847a meets accessibility standards for small black text, making it a reliable choice for technical interfaces. It offers enough contrast against light backgrounds to remain readable while providing a sophisticated, less jarring alternative to pure, saturated blues or greens.
Is #36847a readable on white or black?
#36847a has a 4.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.73:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.