#3C6454 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #3c6454 is a dark teal with gray-green undertones and low saturation. Its matte, shaded character suits serious branding, wellness interfaces, and understated hospitality spaces. Use the hex code #3c6454 as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with warm ivory or pale peach. White text reaches about 6.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #3c6454
What is #3c6454 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c6454 is rgb(60, 100, 84), in HSL hsl(156, 25%, 31%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 16%, 61%.
Which colors pair well with #3c6454?
Warm ivory and pale peach pair especially well with #3c6454, balancing its cool gray-green undertones with gentle warmth; terracotta adds a grounded accent, while charcoal or white keeps the palette restrained and readable.
Does #3c6454 read as a warm or cool color?
The #3c6454 hex color reads cool because its dark teal base leans toward blue-green, while gray undertones reduce brightness and saturation. This restrained balance keeps it from feeling icy, making it suitable for calm wellness interfaces and muted hospitality palettes.
Is #3c6454 readable on white or black?
#3c6454 has a 6.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.