#3ABDC4 Hex Color

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The hex code #3abdc4 is a cool cyan with a soft, moderately saturated finish and subtle green undertones. Its refreshing character suits spring graphics, technology interfaces, baby products, and communication-focused branding. Use it as a supporting color with deep navy or charcoal. Black text provides strong readability, reaching about a 9.3:1 contrast ratio.

Questions about #3abdc4

What is #3abdc4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3abdc4 is rgb(58, 189, 196), in HSL hsl(183, 54%, 50%) and in CMYK 70%, 4%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #3abdc4?
The hex color #3abdc4 pairs well with deep navy and charcoal, which ground its bright cyan character, complement its subtle green undertone, and work well in interfaces and branding.
What mood does #3abdc4 convey?
The hex color #3abdc4 reads as cool, fresh, and approachable because its cyan base is softened by moderate saturation and a slight green undertone, rather than feeling harsh or overly vivid. It suits spring visuals, technology interfaces, baby products, and communication-focused branding.
Is #3abdc4 readable on white or black?
#3abdc4 has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.25:1 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.