#3A7E96 Hex Color
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The hex code #3a7e96 is a muted, cool cyan-blue with gray undertones and medium depth. Its dusty finish suggests trust and clear communication without feeling sterile. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or children’s branding, especially beside warm cream or coral. Black text provides about 4.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #3a7e96
What is #3a7e96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a7e96 is rgb(58, 126, 150), in HSL hsl(196, 44%, 41%) and in CMYK 61%, 16%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3a7e96?
#3a7e96 pairs well with warm cream for softer contrast and muted coral for an energetic accent, while charcoal reinforces its cool, professional feel in interface or brand palettes.
Is #3a7e96 a warm or cool color?
#3a7e96 reads as a cool color because its cyan-blue base is softened by gray undertones, giving it a calm, measured appearance rather than the heat associated with yellow, orange, or red.
Is #3a7e96 readable on white or black?
#3a7e96 has a 4.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.