#3D5969
A dark, muted blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #3D5969
At its core, #3D5969 is a dark and muted hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(61, 89, 105).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 42% C, 15% M, 0% Y, and 59% K. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#3D5969
RGB61, 89, 105
HSL201.8°, 26.5%, 32.5%
CMYK42%, 15%, 0%, 59%
HSV201.8°, 41.9%, 41.2%
LAB36.3, -5.8, -12.5
XYZ8.0, 9.2, 14.7
Decimal4020585
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.42:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.83:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.09:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.41:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #3D5969;
}
.text-color {
color: #3D5969;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #3D5969;
}