#3199BC Hex Color
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#3199bc is a cool, moderately muted cyan with a medium-light value and subtle green undertones. Its refreshing tone suits communication, technology, and aerospace branding without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting color beside charcoal or warm coral. Black text provides about 6.4:1 contrast for readable body copy. The hex code for this color is #3199bc.
Questions about #3199bc
What is #3199bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3199bc is rgb(49, 153, 188), in HSL hsl(195, 59%, 46%) and in CMYK 74%, 19%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #3199bc?
#3199bc pairs well with charcoal for a grounded, professional look and warm coral for lively contrast. White keeps the palette clean, while softer neutrals can reduce its coolness and create a calmer interface or brand layout.
Is #3199bc warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#3199bc reads as a cool, moderately muted cyan because of its blue base and subtle green undertone. Its refreshing, controlled mood fits communication, technology, and aerospace branding, especially as a supporting color rather than a loud dominant accent.
Is #3199bc readable on white or black?
#3199bc has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.41:1 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.