#3B5A6C Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #3b5a6c is a blue with gray, slightly green undertones and a matte, weathered feel. Its low saturation suggests seriousness, reliability, and control without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, security, healthcare, or government interfaces. White text reaches about 7.3:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #3b5a6c.
Questions about #3b5a6c
What is #3b5a6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b5a6c is rgb(59, 90, 108), in HSL hsl(202, 29%, 33%) and in CMYK 45%, 17%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #3b5a6c?
Pair #3b5a6c with white, warm off-whites, pale blue, or muted terracotta for balanced contrast; charcoal can deepen a restrained palette, while soft sage reinforces its subdued, slightly green undertone without making the scheme feel harsh.
Is #3b5a6c readable on white or black?
#3b5a6c has a 7.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.86:1 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.