#3A8EAF Hex Color
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The hex code #3a8eaf is a cool, moderately muted cyan-blue with enough depth to feel clear without looking harsh. Its restrained saturation suggests trust and fresh energy, making it useful for technology, communication, and aerospace branding. Pair it with warm sand or coral, and use black text for approximately 5.7:1 contrast in accessible interfaces.
Questions about #3a8eaf
What is #3a8eaf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a8eaf is rgb(58, 142, 175), in HSL hsl(197, 50%, 46%) and in CMYK 67%, 19%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3a8eaf?
Warm sand, cream, and coral pair well with #3a8eaf because their soft or warm undertones balance its cool cyan-blue cast, creating a clear palette that feels approachable rather than stark in interfaces, editorial layouts, and brand graphics.
Does #3a8eaf read as warm or cool?
#3a8eaf reads as a cool, moderately muted cyan-blue, combining the clarity of blue with a hint of fresh green. Its restrained saturation gives it a calm, trustworthy character that suits technology, communication, travel, and aerospace-inspired designs.
Is #3a8eaf readable on white or black?
#3a8eaf has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.66:1 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.