#3C5E6D Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue sits between a dark cyan and a desaturated slate. Because of its low chroma and serious tone, #3c5e6d works best as a grounding neutral for UI backgrounds or professional branding. It pairs beautifully with warm ochres to add contrast. White text stands out clearly against this shade, making it a reliable choice for accessible, readable interface design.
Questions about #3c5e6d
What is #3c5e6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c5e6d is rgb(60, 94, 109), in HSL hsl(198, 29%, 33%) and in CMYK 45%, 14%, 0%, 57%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with the muted tone of #3c5e6d?
#3c5e6d creates a striking contrast when paired with warm, earthy tones like ochre or soft terracotta. These pairings balance the coolness of the blue, making it an excellent choice for modern, professional interface palettes that require both structure and warmth.
Is #3c5e6d readable on white or black?
#3c5e6d has a 6.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.