#3C4E4C Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #3c4e4c is a teal that sits close to the line between color and what colors make gray. Its low saturation gives it a calm, serious feel that suits dark UI backgrounds, wellness branding, and supporting tones rather than bright accents. White text reads clearly on it at roughly 8.8:1 contrast, so it handles small body copy well. Try pairing it with warm terracotta to keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #3c4e4c
What is #3c4e4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c4e4c is rgb(60, 78, 76), in HSL hsl(173, 13%, 27%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 3%, 69%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3c4e4c?
Warm earth tones work best. Terracotta, clay pink, and cream add the warmth this muted teal lacks, keeping the palette balanced instead of bleak. Avoid other desaturated blues nearby, which can turn muddy.
Is #3c4e4c a warm or cool color?
It reads cool, since the green and blue undertones dominate, but the heavy gray mutes that chill. The effect is more neutral than a true teal, closer to a shaded slate with a hint of green.
Can white text be used on a #3c4e4c background?
Yes. White text hits about 8.8:1 contrast on #3c4e4c, well above the 4.5:1 minimum for WCAG AA body text. It stays readable even at small sizes.
Is #3c4e4c readable on white or black?
#3c4e4c has a 8.80:1 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.