#3A9DDE Hex Color
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#3a9dde is a clear, medium blue with a slightly muted edge. That moderate saturation keeps it steady rather than loud, which suits finance, healthcare, and tech branding. Use it as a supporting tone or accent, and pair it with charcoal or warm sand. Black text on it passes AA at 7.1:1, while white falls short. The hex code reads dependable without feeling stiff.
Questions about #3a9dde
What is #3a9dde in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a9dde is rgb(58, 157, 222), in HSL hsl(204, 71%, 55%) and in CMYK 74%, 29%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #3a9dde?
Charcoal, warm sand, and soft coral all flatter #3a9dde. Its muted saturation gives warmer neutrals room to add contrast without clashing.
Is black or white text better on #3a9dde?
Black text on #3a9dde passes WCAG AA at about 7.1:1 contrast. White text drops well below the 4.5:1 threshold, so keep white type off this blue except at large display sizes.
Is #3a9dde readable on white or black?
#3a9dde has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.05:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.