#3B5860 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #3b5860 is a gray-leaning cyan with a dusty, blue-green undertone. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, spacious mood, while its cool depth suggests trust and mystery without demanding attention. Use it as a dominant background in dark mode or aerospace branding; white text reaches about 7.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #3b5860.
Questions about #3b5860
What is #3b5860 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b5860 is rgb(59, 88, 96), in HSL hsl(193, 24%, 30%) and in CMYK 39%, 8%, 0%, 62%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #3b5860 work well with white text?
Yes, #3b5860 provides about a 7.6:1 contrast ratio with white, passing WCAG AA and AAA for normal-sized text while supporting clear light-on-dark interfaces, including navigation, body copy, and controls that use white as the foreground color.
What colors pair well with #3b5860?
Pair #3b5860 with white or soft off-white for crisp contrast, then add muted copper, terracotta, or warm beige accents to balance its cool blue-green cast and keep the overall palette grounded.
Is #3b5860 readable on white or black?
#3b5860 has a 7.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 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.