#3C5A65 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #3c5a65 is a low-saturation cyan-blue with gray and green undertones. Its matte depth feels serious, mysterious, and composed without turning fully navy. Use it as a supporting tone in interfaces, moody branding, or aerospace-inspired layouts, especially beside warm terracotta. The hex code #3c5a65 also supports readable small white text with about 7.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #3c5a65
What is #3c5a65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c5a65 is rgb(60, 90, 101), in HSL hsl(196, 25%, 32%) and in CMYK 41%, 11%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #3c5a65?
Pair #3c5a65 with warm terracotta, muted sand, or soft cream to offset its gray-green depth without losing its restrained mood. These warmer tones work well for interface highlights, editorial layouts, and brand accents where a brighter cyan would feel too sharp.
Is #3c5a65 readable on white or black?
#3c5a65 has a 7.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.84:1 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.