#3C5857 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty cyan with strong grey undertones, #3c5857 carries a serious and mysterious presence. This dim shade provides a grounded background for modern technology interfaces or moody graphic design projects. Because it feels both calm and professional, designers often use this specific hex code to build trust in corporate or aerospace branding without appearing overly bright or flashy.
Questions about #3c5857
What is #3c5857 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c5857 is rgb(60, 88, 87), in HSL hsl(178, 19%, 29%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 1%, 65%.
Is #3c5857 readable on white or black?
#3c5857 has a 7.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.72:1 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.