#3C5959 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted cyan leans heavily into grey, offering a moody and understated presence. Because of its dark, desaturated quality, #3c5959 works well as a sophisticated alternative to standard charcoal backgrounds. It pairs beautifully with cream or soft gold to prevent the palette from feeling too bleak. Its hex code is #3c5959, and white text maintains excellent readability against this base.
Questions about #3c5959
What is #3c5959 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c5959 is rgb(60, 89, 89), in HSL hsl(180, 19%, 29%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 0%, 65%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #3c5959 work well for website backgrounds?
#3c5959 is an excellent choice for modern, moody website backgrounds because it is significantly softer than pure charcoal. It provides a sophisticated foundation that allows white text to maintain high readability while feeling less harsh or sterile than a standard neutral grey.
What colors pair best with #3c5959?
Is #3c5959 readable on white or black?
#3c5959 has a 7.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.76:1 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.