#3A9473 Hex Color
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With its medium lightness and restrained saturation, #3a9473 is a cool teal with softened green undertones. The color feels composed and refreshing, making it a strong supporting tone for healthcare, wellness, and technology branding. Pair it with warm ivory or deep navy for contrast. The hex code #3a9473 also supports black body text at about 5.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #3a9473
What is #3a9473 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a9473 is rgb(58, 148, 115), in HSL hsl(158, 44%, 40%) and in CMYK 61%, 0%, 22%, 42%.
Is #3a9473 a warm or cool color?
#3a9473 reads as a cool teal because its green base is balanced by a noticeable blue influence. Its softened saturation keeps it composed rather than vivid, making it suitable for calm wellness interfaces, technology accents, and secondary brand elements.
What colors pair well with #3a9473?
#3a9473 pairs well with warm ivory for gentle contrast and deep navy for a stronger, more formal combination. White keeps the palette clean, while muted terracotta can add warmth without overwhelming the teal.
Is #3a9473 readable on white or black?
#3a9473 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.