#3C8490 Hex Color
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#3c8490 is a cool, dusty cyan with gray undertones and moderate darkness, giving it a steady, refreshing feel. Its muted saturation suits technology, communication, and productivity interfaces without shouting for attention. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or terracotta, rather than a full-page background. The hex code #3c8490 also supports black body text at about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #3c8490
What is #3c8490 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c8490 is rgb(60, 132, 144), in HSL hsl(189, 41%, 40%) and in CMYK 58%, 8%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3c8490?
#3c8490 pairs well with cream for a softer interface, terracotta for restrained warmth, and charcoal text for a grounded finish, because its dusty cyan base accepts both warm accents and dark neutrals without becoming overly bright.
Where does #3c8490 work best in a palette?
Use #3c8490 as a supporting tone or controlled interface base, especially in technology, communication, and productivity layouts where its medium-dark, muted cyan adds focus without the intensity of a brighter teal or the weight of navy.
Is #3c8490 readable on white or black?
#3c8490 has a 4.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.89:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.