#3B5151 Hex Color
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Dark and ashy, #3b5151 reads like cyan diluted toward gray. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a subdued, serious mood. The hex code works best as a background or supporting tone in dark UI, where white text reaches about 8.5:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta or muted coral to keep large areas from feeling flat.
Questions about #3b5151
What is #3b5151 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b5151 is rgb(59, 81, 81), in HSL hsl(180, 16%, 27%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #3b5151?
Warm accents like terracotta and dusty coral give the strongest contrast against its cool, grayed base. Soft cream and light sage suit calmer, low-key palettes.
Is #3b5151 readable on white or black?
#3b5151 has a 8.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.