#3A8CA9 Hex Color
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#3a8ca9 is a cool, moderately muted cyan with blue-green undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its refreshing, trustworthy character suits communication, technology, aerospace, and productivity interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone or broad UI surface with black text, which reaches about 5.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #3a8ca9.
Questions about #3a8ca9
What is #3a8ca9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a8ca9 is rgb(58, 140, 169), in HSL hsl(196, 49%, 45%) and in CMYK 66%, 17%, 0%, 34%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3a8ca9?
#3a8ca9 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and muted terracotta, which balance its cool blue-green cast without making the palette feel flat. Use terracotta sparingly for energy, while charcoal keeps interfaces focused and readable.
Is #3a8ca9 readable on white or black?
#3a8ca9 has a 3.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.50:1 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.