#3C5444 Hex Color
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#3c5444 is a dark, desaturated forest green with strong gray undertones. Because it is so muted, it acts as a stabilizing base rather than a bright accent. It works well for UI backgrounds where you need a calm, serious mood. Pair this color with crisp white text for excellent readability, as it offers a strong 8.3:1 contrast ratio that keeps small body text sharp and legible.
Questions about #3c5444
What is #3c5444 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c5444 is rgb(60, 84, 68), in HSL hsl(140, 17%, 28%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 19%, 67%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3c5444?
Is #3c5444 readable on white or black?
#3c5444 has a 8.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.