#3C6E71 Hex Color
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This ashy, dusty cyan reads as a cool, muted teal with distinct gray undertones. The hex code #3c6e71 offers a sophisticated, unsaturated quality that feels professional yet approachable for technology and aerospace interfaces. It works best as a supporting tone or background, as its reliable contrast ratio allows white text to remain legible. Pair it with warm, sandy beiges to balance its inherent coolness.
Questions about #3c6e71
What is #3c6e71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c6e71 is rgb(60, 110, 113), in HSL hsl(183, 31%, 34%) and in CMYK 47%, 3%, 0%, 56%.
What color pairs best with #3c6e71?
Warm neutrals provide the best balance for this cool-toned cyan. Pairing #3c6e71 with beige or soft creams helps neutralize its inherent gray undertones, creating a grounded, approachable palette suitable for professional interface design or calm, modern interior styling.
How does #3c6e71 perform in UI design?
This muted teal functions as a reliable, readable background tone that maintains high contrast for white text. Its desaturated nature avoids eye strain, making it an excellent choice for complex dashboards or technical software interfaces where visual clarity remains the priority.
Is #3c6e71 readable on white or black?
#3c6e71 has a 5.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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.