#3A5352 Hex Color
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This dusty, dark cyan carries a matte, inky quality that reads more grey than blue. Because it is highly muted and low in saturation, the hex code #3a5352 works best as a moody background or supporting element rather than a dominant primary color. It provides excellent contrast for white typography, making it a reliable choice for readable, professional dark-mode user interfaces.
Questions about #3a5352
What is #3a5352 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a5352 is rgb(58, 83, 82), in HSL hsl(178, 18%, 28%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 1%, 67%.
Where does #3a5352 work best in design?
#3a5352 functions exceptionally well as a moody background or supporting element in user interfaces. Because it is highly muted, it avoids overwhelming the viewer and creates a sophisticated foundation that allows bright white text to remain highly readable.
Is #3a5352 considered a warm or cool color?
While it leans toward the cooler end of the spectrum due to its cyan origins, the heavy grey infusion gives #3a5352 a neutral, grounded feeling. It avoids the sharp vibrancy of pure blue or green, making it a reliable, professional choice.
Is #3a5352 readable on white or black?
#3a5352 has a 8.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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.