#3C7373 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted cyan, #3c7373 carries a cool and collected presence. This desaturated shade works well as a supporting tone in technology or corporate design, providing a stable, professional base without demanding too much attention. Because it maintains decent contrast with white text, the hex code #3c7373 functions reliably for UI elements where you need readability and a clean, grounded aesthetic.
Questions about #3c7373
What is #3c7373 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c7373 is rgb(60, 115, 115), in HSL hsl(180, 31%, 34%) and in CMYK 48%, 0%, 0%, 55%.
Is #3c7373 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #3c7373 for text on a white background is generally discouraged for accessibility because the color lacks sufficient contrast. It works much better as a secondary UI element, icon, or accent color rather than primary body text.
What colors pair well with #3c7373?
Is #3c7373 readable on white or black?
#3c7373 has a 5.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.89:1 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.