#3B6357 Hex Color
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Somewhere between pine needles and a stormy sea, #3b6357 is a dark, heavily muted teal. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, so it works best as a dominant base in wellness, healthcare, or moody tech palettes. White text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 6.8:1 contrast. Pair it with warm ochre for a combination that feels rich instead of flat. The hex code reads serious and steady, never loud.
Questions about #3b6357
What is #3b6357 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b6357 is rgb(59, 99, 87), in HSL hsl(162, 25%, 31%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 12%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #3b6357?
Warm ochre and dusty peach bring out the green undertones in #3b6357 without clashing with its muted depth. Cream works too if you want a softer, more natural palette.
Is #3b6357 readable on white or black?
#3b6357 has a 6.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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.