#3C4649 Hex Color
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#3c4649 is a dark, muted cyan with ashy gray undertones and low saturation. Its serious, gloomy depth suits technology, aerospace, productivity interfaces, and moody branding as a dominant background. White text reads clearly with about a 9.7:1 contrast ratio, while copper accents add focused warmth. The hex code for this color is #3c4649.
Questions about #3c4649
What is #3c4649 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c4649 is rgb(60, 70, 73), in HSL hsl(194, 10%, 26%) and in CMYK 18%, 4%, 0%, 71%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3c4649?
Copper and warm off-white accents pair well with #3c4649 because their warmth offsets its cool, ashy cyan base, while muted terracotta can add emphasis without making the palette feel bright or playful.
Where does #3c4649 work best in a design?
#3c4649 works best as a dominant background or surface color in technology, aerospace, productivity, and other interfaces that need a quiet, serious atmosphere rather than energetic or playful emphasis.
Is #3c4649 readable on white or black?
#3c4649 has a 9.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.16:1 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.