#3B5160 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#3b5160 is a dark, muted blue-gray with a matte, ashy quality and very low saturation. Its cool, shadowed appearance gives interfaces a serious, reliable foundation without feeling harsh. Use it as a dominant background for security, finance, or technology layouts, then add white text for strong readability. The hex code for this understated blue is #3b5160.
Questions about #3b5160
What is #3b5160 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b5160 is rgb(59, 81, 96), in HSL hsl(204, 24%, 30%) and in CMYK 39%, 16%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #3b5160?
Pair #3b5160 with white, pale blue, soft beige, or muted terracotta for contrast; warmer accents can keep its cool, shadowed base from feeling too stern in interfaces and technology-focused designs.
Is #3b5160 warm or cool?
#3b5160 reads as a cool color because its blue-gray base has low saturation and a shadowed, ashy appearance. Its restrained intensity keeps the blue from feeling icy, making it feel steady and professional rather than bright or energetic.
Is #3b5160 readable on white or black?
#3b5160 has a 8.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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.