#318F9B Hex Color
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Cool and moderately muted, #318f9b blends cyan with a subdued blue-green cast. Its medium-dark value suggests trust and clear communication while retaining a refreshing edge. The hex code #318f9b works well as a supporting color for technology, aerospace, and children’s products. Black text achieves about 5.5:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable interface content.
Questions about #318f9b
What is #318f9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #318f9b is rgb(49, 143, 155), in HSL hsl(187, 52%, 40%) and in CMYK 68%, 8%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #318f9b?
#318f9b pairs well with warm neutrals such as cream and sand, while terracotta adds lively contrast and navy creates a deeper, coordinated palette. These combinations balance its cool, muted cyan character without overwhelming it.
Does #318f9b read as a warm or cool color?
#318f9b reads as a cool, moderately muted blue-green because its cyan base leans toward blue rather than yellow, giving it a refreshing edge without the brightness of a vivid turquoise. It often communicates calm, trust, and clarity.
Is #318f9b readable on white or black?
#318f9b has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.