#3F6A6B Hex Color
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#3f6a6b is a dark, muted cyan with balanced blue-green undertones and a dusty, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, thoughtful mood while retaining a refreshing edge. Use it as a dominant background in moody interfaces, technology, or communication design. White text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #3f6a6b.
Questions about #3f6a6b
What is #3f6a6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3f6a6b is rgb(63, 106, 107), in HSL hsl(181, 26%, 33%) and in CMYK 41%, 1%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #3f6a6b?
#3f6a6b pairs well with warm off-white and terracotta, which add measured contrast without overpowering its muted base, while preserving a serious, grounded mood across interfaces, brand layouts, and editorial compositions. Use off-white for text and terracotta sparingly in buttons, icons, or editorial accents.
Is #3f6a6b readable on white or black?
#3f6a6b has a 6.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.48:1 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.