#3B606D Hex Color

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Dark and muted, #3b606d is a gray-leaning cyan with a dusty, matte finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces and branding a serious, slightly mysterious mood without feeling harsh. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, paired with warm white or muted coral. White text achieves about 6.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #3b606d.

Questions about #3b606d

What is #3b606d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b606d is rgb(59, 96, 109), in HSL hsl(196, 30%, 33%) and in CMYK 46%, 12%, 0%, 57%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3b606d?
Warm white and muted coral pair well with #3b606d, balancing its cool, gray-leaning cyan with gentle warmth; charcoal reinforces its understated mood, while pale blue-gray creates a quieter monochromatic look.
Is #3b606d readable on white or black?
#3b606d has a 6.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.