#3B4643 Hex Color
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#3b4643 is a dark, muted teal with gray and slightly cool undertones. Its low saturation gives it a dusty, ashy quality, creating a serious, mysterious mood without feeling harsh. Use it as a dominant background in dark interfaces or pair it with warm cream and muted terracotta. White text reads clearly on this hex code, with about 9.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #3b4643
What is #3b4643 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b4643 is rgb(59, 70, 67), in HSL hsl(164, 9%, 25%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 4%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #3b4643?
#3b4643 pairs well with warm cream, muted terracotta, and burgundy, which add contrast without breaking its restrained mood. Use cream for text or surfaces, terracotta for small accents, and burgundy sparingly in editorial or hospitality palettes.
Does #3b4643 feel warm or cool?
#3b4643 reads cool because its green-teal hue is subdued by gray, while its low lightness adds weight. Warm cream or soft tan can offset that cool impression and keep layouts from feeling overly somber.
Is #3b4643 readable on white or black?
#3b4643 has a 9.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.14:1 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.