#3C4C5C Hex Color
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A dark, muted blue with gray undertones, #3c4c5c feels serious, controlled, and dependable without looking stark. The hex code #3c4c5c works well as a supporting tone in finance, technology, security, and government interfaces, especially with white text, which achieves about an 8.8:1 contrast ratio. Its low saturation suits moody backgrounds and restrained branding.
Questions about #3c4c5c
What is #3c4c5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c4c5c is rgb(60, 76, 92), in HSL hsl(210, 21%, 30%) and in CMYK 35%, 17%, 0%, 64%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3c4c5c?
Pair #3c4c5c with white, pale blue, soft gray, or warm beige to soften its controlled character; muted copper or amber can add warmth and emphasis without overwhelming its low-saturation blue-gray base.
Does #3c4c5c read as warm or cool?
It reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue base is muted with gray, giving #3c4c5c a controlled, dependable mood that works well for navigation, panels, and backgrounds needing a softer alternative to black.
Is #3c4c5c readable on white or black?
#3c4c5c has a 8.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.38:1 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.