#3E6052 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty teal carries a serious weight, perfect for creating moody and sophisticated UI backgrounds. Because it is highly unsaturated, #3e6052 works best as a primary base rather than an accent. Pair it with warm creams or off-whites to ground its gloomy character. While it offers excellent contrast for white text, be careful not to overwhelm smaller layouts with this heavy, matte tone.
Questions about #3e6052
What is #3e6052 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e6052 is rgb(62, 96, 82), in HSL hsl(155, 22%, 31%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 15%, 62%.
How can I best pair #3e6052 in a UI design?
#3e6052 works most effectively as a primary base color when paired with warm, creamy neutrals. Using a soft off-white or a light cream for text or adjacent elements helps ground its heavy, matte character and improves readability.
Is #3e6052 considered a warm or cool color?
#3e6052 is primarily a cool-toned shade because of its heavy blue and green base, though its muted, grayed-out nature makes it less aggressive than brighter teals. It functions as a neutral anchor in designs that require a serious and professional mood.
Is #3e6052 readable on white or black?
#3e6052 has a 7.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.99:1 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.