#3C616E Hex Color
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This muted, dusty cyan feels serious and grounded due to its extremely low saturation. Because it is quite dark, #3c616e serves as a steady, reliable base for moody UI layouts or professional branding. It maintains strong contrast against white text, making it a functional choice for reading-heavy interfaces. Avoid pairing it with other muddy colors to keep your design from feeling flat.
Questions about #3c616e
What is #3c616e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c616e is rgb(60, 97, 110), in HSL hsl(196, 29%, 33%) and in CMYK 45%, 12%, 0%, 57%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3c616e?
Is #3c616e readable on white or black?
#3c616e has a 6.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.12:1 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.