#3F7D8F Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #3f7d8f is a dusty cyan with gray undertones and low saturation. Its medium-dark value brings a steady, thoughtful feel to technology, aerospace, and communication designs. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or coral accents rather than a full-page background. The hex code #3f7d8f supports readable white body text at about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #3f7d8f
What is #3f7d8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3f7d8f is rgb(63, 125, 143), in HSL hsl(194, 39%, 40%) and in CMYK 56%, 13%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #3f7d8f?
Warm ivory, soft coral, and muted neutrals pair well with #3f7d8f, balancing its cool gray undertones while preserving its calm character; use ivory for open backgrounds, coral for small accents, and charcoal for stronger text hierarchy.
Is #3f7d8f warm or cool?
#3f7d8f reads as a cool color because its cyan-blue base and gray undertones outweigh any warmth, giving it a restrained, steady presence suited to technical, communication, and modern interface designs.
Is #3f7d8f readable on white or black?
#3f7d8f has a 4.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.54:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.