#3B4E50 Hex Color
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This dusty, inky cyan sits heavily on the page, offering a matte and serious quality. The hex code for this shade is #3b4e50. It works best as a moody background for tech interfaces, especially when paired with clean, off-white typography. Because it provides strong contrast, white text reads well against it, maintaining an impressive 8.8:1 ratio that ensures excellent readability for users.
Questions about #3b4e50
What is #3b4e50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b4e50 is rgb(59, 78, 80), in HSL hsl(186, 15%, 27%) and in CMYK 26%, 2%, 0%, 69%.
Why is #3b4e50 a strong choice for text-heavy interfaces?
#3b4e50 functions as a highly readable, low-glare alternative to pure black or dark navy. When paired with off-white text, it maintains an impressive 8.8:1 contrast ratio, which significantly reduces eye strain for users reading on digital screens for extended periods.
What colors pair best with #3b4e50?
Is #3b4e50 readable on white or black?
#3b4e50 has a 8.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.