#3E635D Hex Color
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#3e635d is a dark, dusty teal with low saturation. It feels serious and sophisticated, making it a strong choice for moody, modern backgrounds. This hex code offers enough contrast for white text to remain legible against it. Designers should use this shade as a balanced neutral, though it can appear muddy when placed next to overly bright colors.
Questions about #3e635d
What is #3e635d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e635d is rgb(62, 99, 93), in HSL hsl(170, 23%, 32%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 6%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #3e635d in a design scheme?
Is #3e635d a good choice for text on a website?
While #3e635d provides excellent contrast against white text, it is generally too dark to be used as a text color itself unless the background is extremely light. Use it primarily for structural elements like cards, footers, or hero backgrounds.
Is #3e635d readable on white or black?
#3e635d has a 6.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.