#3C3B3C Hex Color
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Shisha Coal is a dark, stony neutral with serious undertones. Because of its muted intensity, it functions best as a stabilizing background color or a grounding text choice. It provides excellent readability for white text, holding an 11.2:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for Shisha Coal is #3c3b3c, a professional shade that avoids the starkness of pure black while maintaining a moody, architectural presence.
Questions about Shisha Coal
What is the hex code for Shisha Coal?
Shisha Coal is #3c3b3c. In RGB that is rgb(60, 59, 60), in HSL hsl(300, 1%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 0%, 76%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Why is #3c3b3c a good choice for text?
Shisha Coal maintains a high 11.2:1 contrast ratio against white backgrounds, providing excellent readability for body text. It functions as a softer, less aggressive alternative to pure black while preserving a modern, professional look for interfaces.
What colors complement Shisha Coal?
This neutral pairs effectively with crisp white to maximize its readability, or with muted, earthy tones like sage to enhance its stony quality. It anchors vibrant accent colors well, preventing them from overpowering your overall layout.
Is Shisha Coal readable on white or black?
Shisha Coal has a 11.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.88:1 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.