#3C5D6B Hex Color
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This dusty, muted cyan carries a serious and atmospheric quality due to its low saturation. Because it maintains a 7.1:1 contrast ratio against white text, #3c5d6b functions well as a sturdy background for professional UI designs. It pairs effectively with warm mustard yellows to cut through its dim character. The hex code for this cool, shadowy tone is #3c5d6b.
Questions about #3c5d6b
What is #3c5d6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c5d6b is rgb(60, 93, 107), in HSL hsl(198, 28%, 33%) and in CMYK 44%, 13%, 0%, 58%.
What colors complement #3c5d6b effectively?
Warm mustard yellows create a vibrant, balanced look when paired with the dim character of #3c5d6b. Using mustard as an accent color helps cut through the coolness, adding energy to an otherwise serious or professional interface design.
Is #3c5d6b readable on white or black?
#3c5d6b has a 7.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.97:1 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.