#3A7070 Hex Color
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The hex code #3a7070 is a cool, ashy cyan with low saturation and moderate darkness, giving it a dusty, steady presence. Its muted blue-green cast suggests trust, freedom, and clear thinking without feeling loud. It works well as a supporting tone in technology, communication, or productivity palettes, and white text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #3a7070
What is #3a7070 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a7070 is rgb(58, 112, 112), in HSL hsl(180, 32%, 33%) and in CMYK 48%, 0%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #3a7070?
For a balanced palette, pair #3a7070 with warm off-white for contrast, terracotta for a restrained accent, or charcoal for a darker interface treatment; the muted cyan keeps these warmer partners from feeling overly heavy.
Is #3a7070 readable on white or black?
#3a7070 has a 5.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.73:1 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.