#3A99A8 Hex Color
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#3a99a8 is a cool, moderately muted cyan with a balanced blue-green cast. Its medium lightness creates a refreshing, focused feel without the glare of brighter aqua tones. Use it as a supporting color in technology, communication, or aerospace designs. Black text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #3a99a8.
Questions about #3a99a8
What is #3a99a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a99a8 is rgb(58, 153, 168), in HSL hsl(188, 49%, 44%) and in CMYK 65%, 9%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #3a99a8?
#3a99a8 pairs well with warm coral or terracotta accents for contrast, while navy, charcoal, and soft gray create a quieter interface; off-white backgrounds keep its medium, muted cyan appearance clear without making the palette feel too bright.
Does #3a99a8 read as warm or cool?
#3a99a8 reads as a cool color because its hue leans blue-green rather than yellow-green; its moderate saturation and lightness soften that chill, giving interfaces a calm, focused feel instead of the sharp energy of vivid aqua.
Is #3a99a8 readable on white or black?
#3a99a8 has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.30:1 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.