#3B7E96 Hex Color
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The hex code #3b7e96 produces a cool, dusty cyan with gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its medium-dark value feels refreshing yet steady, supporting ideas of trust, freedom, and clear communication. Use it as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or productivity interfaces, where black text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #3b7e96
What is #3b7e96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b7e96 is rgb(59, 126, 150), in HSL hsl(196, 44%, 41%) and in CMYK 61%, 16%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #3b7e96?
The best pairings for #3b7e96 are charcoal text, muted apricot accents, and pale sand surfaces, giving its cool gray cast warmth and readable separation across interface layouts without making the palette feel busy. Keep warmer accents limited to buttons or highlights.
Is #3b7e96 readable on white or black?
#3b7e96 has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.61:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.