#3B887E Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated teal carries a cool, ashy undertone. The hex code for this shade is #3b887e. Its muted nature offers a professional feel for wellness and technology interfaces. This color works well as a primary background, providing enough contrast for black text to remain legible. It loses impact if crowded by other saturated colors, so keep the surrounding palette minimal.
Questions about #3b887e
What is #3b887e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b887e is rgb(59, 136, 126), in HSL hsl(172, 39%, 38%) and in CMYK 57%, 0%, 7%, 47%.
Does #3b887e work well for UI backgrounds?
#3b887e functions effectively as a primary background color because its muted quality maintains high readability for dark text. It provides a grounded, professional feel for technology platforms without overwhelming the user or competing with other key UI elements.
What colors pair best with #3b887e?
This shade thrives alongside neutrals like charcoal or soft off-whites to maintain its professional character. Avoid pairing it with high-saturation neons, as those vibrant tones will clash with its subtle, ashy nature and diminish its calming, sophisticated effect.
Is #3b887e readable on white or black?
#3b887e has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.