#3B5065 Hex Color
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#3b5065 is a dark, muted blue with low saturation and a cool, ashy cast. Its matte depth feels serious and controlled, making it useful for security, finance, technology, or government designs. Use it as a supporting tone or dark interface base, with white text reading at about 8.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #3b5065.
Questions about #3b5065
What is #3b5065 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b5065 is rgb(59, 80, 101), in HSL hsl(210, 26%, 31%) and in CMYK 42%, 21%, 0%, 60%.
Does #3b5065 work with white text?
Yes, white text has about an 8.3:1 contrast ratio against #3b5065, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for normal body text and making this dark shade suitable for readable interface panels.
What colors pair well with #3b5065?
Pair #3b5065 with muted burgundy or warm off-white to soften its cool, ashy depth without losing its serious character. Burgundy adds a restrained accent, while off-white creates clearer separation for layouts, cards, and editorial headlines.
Is #3b5065 readable on white or black?
#3b5065 has a 8.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.