#3A5964 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty cyan carries a muted and serious weight. Because it is highly unsaturated, #3a5964 works best as a moody background or a subtle supporting tone rather than a focal point. It pairs well with cream or soft gold to cut through its dimness. White text remains readable against this hex code, ensuring accessibility for UI designs.
Questions about #3a5964
What is #3a5964 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a5964 is rgb(58, 89, 100), in HSL hsl(196, 27%, 31%) and in CMYK 42%, 11%, 0%, 61%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #3a5964?
Is #3a5964 readable on white or black?
#3a5964 has a 7.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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.