#3A9ABD Hex Color
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With its cool cyan cast and moderate saturation, #3a9abd feels refreshing without becoming loud. The hex code suits technology, aerospace, communication, and children’s products, especially as a supporting color beside navy or warm coral. Use it for UI panels and large type; black text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #3a9abd
What is #3a9abd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a9abd is rgb(58, 154, 189), in HSL hsl(196, 53%, 48%) and in CMYK 69%, 19%, 0%, 26%.
Is #3a9abd a warm or cool color?
#3a9abd reads as a cool cyan-blue because its blue and green components outweigh its red component, giving it a clean, refreshing feel rather than a warm or earthy one. It works well for technology, aerospace, and communication-focused interfaces.
Which colors pair well with #3a9abd?
Is #3a9abd readable on white or black?
#3a9abd has a 3.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.53:1 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.