#3A8896 Hex Color
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A dusty cyan with gray undertones, #3a8896 reads cool and muted rather than bright. Its medium lightness makes it a dependable supporting tone in tech and productivity design, and it pairs well with warm coral for contrast. Black text passes AA on this hex code at roughly 5.1:1.
Questions about #3a8896
What is #3a8896 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a8896 is rgb(58, 136, 150), in HSL hsl(189, 44%, 41%) and in CMYK 61%, 9%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #3a8896?
Warm coral and terracotta bring out its cool undertone, while deeper navy adds quiet depth in a monochrome scheme. Avoid pale yellows, which can make it look washed out.
Is #3a8896 readable on white or black?
#3a8896 has a 4.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.14:1 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.