#3C9575 Hex Color
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Muted and medium-dark, this teal reads cool and steady. The hex code #3c9575 works best as a supporting tone or background, since black text passes AA contrast on it at small sizes. Its low saturation suits healthcare and wellness design, and it pairs well with warm terracotta.
Questions about #3c9575
What is #3c9575 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c9575 is rgb(60, 149, 117), in HSL hsl(158, 43%, 41%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 21%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #3c9575?
Warm coral and terracotta bring out its cool green side, while charcoal and off-white keep designs grounded. Soft cream flatters it more than stark white, which can wash it out.
Is #3c9575 readable on white or black?
#3c9575 has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.74:1 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.