#3AACB2 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#3aacb2 is a muted, cool cyan that feels refreshing and professional. This shade shines as a supporting accent in technology and communication branding. It maintains high readability with black text, as the 7.7:1 contrast ratio meets WCAG AA standards for body copy. For a distinct look, pair the hex code #3aacb2 with warm, dark charcoal tones to create a balanced, modern palette.
Questions about #3aacb2
What is #3aacb2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3aacb2 is rgb(58, 172, 178), in HSL hsl(183, 51%, 46%) and in CMYK 67%, 3%, 0%, 30%.
What color combinations work best with #3aacb2?
Pair #3aacb2 with charcoal or deep slate grays to ground the vibrant, cool undertones of the cyan. These dark, warm neutrals create a sophisticated, high-contrast balance that prevents the bright cyan from overwhelming your design layout or interface.
Is #3aacb2 readable on white or black?
#3aacb2 has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.72:1 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.