#3A525C Hex Color
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This muted, dusty cyan functions as a sophisticated dark neutral. Because #3a525c sits in a low-chroma territory with heavy grey undertones, it grounds complex palettes without feeling aggressive. It works best as a supporting background color where white text provides excellent readability. Pair it with warm, sandy beiges or soft ochres to offset its inherent coolness and add necessary visual temperature.
Questions about #3a525c
What is #3a525c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a525c is rgb(58, 82, 92), in HSL hsl(198, 23%, 29%) and in CMYK 37%, 11%, 0%, 64%.
How should I pair #3a525c in a color palette?
This muted, dusty cyan benefits from the warmth of sandy beiges or deep ochre to balance its inherent coolness. These warm, earth-toned accents prevent the color from feeling too cold while highlighting its sophisticated, grounded quality.
Is #3a525c a suitable choice for text backgrounds?
Yes, this color works exceptionally well as a background because its low chroma creates a soft, readable surface. It performs best when paired with white or very light off-white text to maintain high contrast and professional clarity.
Is #3a525c readable on white or black?
#3a525c has a 8.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.