#3E5653 Hex Color
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Reach for #3e5653 when a design needs a background that feels moody but stays readable. This dark, muted teal sits close to gray, giving layouts a calm, serious base without the weight of black. White text reads clearly on it at about 7.9:1 contrast, so it suits dark mode interfaces, wellness branding, and quiet supporting roles. The hex code #3e5653 also flatters soft coral accents.
Questions about #3e5653
What is #3e5653 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e5653 is rgb(62, 86, 83), in HSL hsl(173, 16%, 29%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 3%, 66%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3e5653?
#3e5653 pairs best with soft coral, warm sand, and dusty blush, which lift its grayed-out teal tone. It also looks richer with burgundy than with the more obvious navy.
Is #3e5653 readable on white or black?
#3e5653 has a 7.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.