#3A6351 Hex Color
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Somewhere between spruce needles and slate, #3a6351 is a dark, dusty teal. The muted look comes from heavy mixing of gray into the base green, which gives it a serious, reserved mood. It works best as a dominant base in wellness or tech palettes. White text reads clearly at about 6.8:1 contrast, past the WCAG AA bar for body copy. Terracotta accents flatter it more than stark white.
Questions about #3a6351
What is #3a6351 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a6351 is rgb(58, 99, 81), in HSL hsl(154, 26%, 31%) and in CMYK 41%, 0%, 18%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #3a6351?
Warm accents like terracotta, blush, and cream bring out its depth better than pure white does. For text and fine details on top of it, white reads most clearly at about 6.8:1 contrast.
Is #3a6351 readable on white or black?
#3a6351 has a 6.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.