#3C5F66 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #3c5f66 is a blue-cyan with a soft green undertone and matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, thoughtful mood without feeling harsh. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, paired with warm ivory or muted coral. White text reaches about 7:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #3c5f66.
Questions about #3c5f66
What is #3c5f66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c5f66 is rgb(60, 95, 102), in HSL hsl(190, 26%, 32%) and in CMYK 41%, 7%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #3c5f66?
#3c5f66 pairs well with warm ivory for contrast and muted coral for a restrained accent, while charcoal or soft gray can support a quieter, low-contrast palette without competing with its dusty blue-cyan character.
Does #3c5f66 look warm or cool?
#3c5f66 reads as a cool color because its blue-cyan base dominates, though the soft green undertone keeps it from feeling icy; its heavy muting adds a grounded, thoughtful quality rather than a bright or energetic one.
Is #3c5f66 readable on white or black?
#3c5f66 has a 6.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.02:1 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.