#3A8287 Hex Color
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Reach for this dusty cyan when a design needs blue without the brightness. The hex code #3a8287 reads ashy and cool, with a gray undertone that suits dark UI backgrounds and tech branding. Black text passes AA contrast on top of it, so small copy stays readable. Pair it with warm sand or soft coral to balance the chill.
Questions about #3a8287
What is #3a8287 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a8287 is rgb(58, 130, 135), in HSL hsl(184, 40%, 38%) and in CMYK 57%, 4%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #3a8287?
Warm neutrals like terracotta and sand balance its cool, ashy cast. For a tighter, calmer palette, lean on deep teals and muted navy instead of bright blues.
Is #3a8287 readable on white or black?
#3a8287 has a 4.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.72:1 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.