#3C4D59 Hex Color
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#3c4d59 is a dark, muted blue with a gray, ashy cast and matte finish. Its low saturation feels serious, controlled, and dependable, making it useful for technology, finance, security, or government interfaces. Use the hex code as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 8.8:1 contrast, or as a restrained supporting tone.
Questions about #3c4d59
What is #3c4d59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c4d59 is rgb(60, 77, 89), in HSL hsl(205, 19%, 29%) and in CMYK 33%, 13%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #3c4d59?
#3c4d59 pairs well with warm off-white, pale sand, and muted burgundy, because those lighter or warmer tones add contrast without making its subdued blue-gray base feel too loud. Use them for highlights, buttons, or editorial accents.
Is #3c4d59 readable on white or black?
#3c4d59 has a 8.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.