#3C6276 Hex Color
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#3c6276 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and low saturation. Its shadowed character suggests seriousness and control, making it useful for finance, security, technology, or government branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone for moody interfaces and large background areas. White text reaches about a 6.6:1 contrast ratio, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #3c6276
What is #3c6276 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c6276 is rgb(60, 98, 118), in HSL hsl(201, 33%, 35%) and in CMYK 49%, 17%, 0%, 54%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3c6276?
Muted blue #3c6276 pairs well with warm off-white, sand, rust, and subdued orange, adding enough contrast for buttons, editorial accents, and data highlights without making the overall palette feel loud or overly themed.
Is #3c6276 readable on white or black?
#3c6276 has a 6.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 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.