#3B5763 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty cyan sits on the darker side of the spectrum, offering a serious and grounded alternative to brighter blues. With a heavy matte quality, #3b5763 works best as a moody, atmospheric background. It provides excellent readability for white text, so use it to anchor complex tech or entertainment interfaces where you need a sense of calm depth without losing contrast.
Questions about #3b5763
What is #3b5763 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b5763 is rgb(59, 87, 99), in HSL hsl(198, 25%, 31%) and in CMYK 40%, 12%, 0%, 61%.
What colors pair well with the deep tone of #3b5763?
Because #3b5763 acts as a neutral, grounded base, it pairs beautifully with high-contrast warm accents like burnt orange or soft, creamy off-whites to maintain readability. It also functions well when layered alongside lighter, cooler grays for a monochromatic interface.
Is #3b5763 suitable for text-heavy interface designs?
Yes, #3b5763 provides enough depth and contrast to support white or very light-colored text without causing eye strain. It serves as a sophisticated alternative to standard charcoal or black, adding a subtle hint of atmospheric blue to the screen.
Is #3b5763 readable on white or black?
#3b5763 has a 7.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.72:1 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.