#3D5B66 Hex Color
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Dark dashboards and moody interfaces are where #3d5b66 fits best. The hex code describes a dusty, gray-heavy cyan that reads calm and serious rather than bright. Its low saturation makes it a solid dominant base, and white text reaches about 7.3:1 contrast, clearing AA for small type. Pair it with coral or apricot to lift the gloom.
Questions about #3d5b66
What is #3d5b66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d5b66 is rgb(61, 91, 102), in HSL hsl(196, 25%, 32%) and in CMYK 40%, 11%, 0%, 60%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3d5b66?
Warm accents like coral, apricot, or dusty rose keep #3d5b66 from feeling flat, while off-white text stays readable against it. Avoid neighboring cool grays, which can make the whole palette read muddy.
Is #3d5b66 readable on white or black?
#3d5b66 has a 7.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.