#03738C Hex Color
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#03738c is a cool, unsaturated cyan with strong green undertones. This professional shade pairs unexpectedly well with soft coral or warm peach, providing a needed balance to its chilly intensity. It works best as a supporting accent in technical branding or digital interfaces rather than a large background. The hex code for this cyan is #03738c, which offers high contrast when set against white text.
Questions about #03738c
What is #03738c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #03738c is rgb(3, 115, 140), in HSL hsl(191, 96%, 28%) and in CMYK 98%, 18%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #03738c for a balanced palette?
Is #03738c suitable for use as a primary interface background?
While #03738c has a distinct character, it is generally better suited as a supporting accent or call-to-action color rather than a large background. Its intensity can be overpowering when used on expansive surfaces, potentially impacting the readability of white text or lighter interface elements.
Is #03738c readable on white or black?
#03738c has a 5.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.83:1 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.