#3B8CC9 Hex Color
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The hex code #3b8cc9 is a cool, moderately muted blue with a slight gray cast. Its steady tone suggests trust and reliability, making it useful for finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting color in interfaces or data displays, with black text for about 5.8:1 contrast and WCAG AA body-text readability.
Questions about #3b8cc9
What is #3b8cc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b8cc9 is rgb(59, 140, 201), in HSL hsl(206, 57%, 51%) and in CMYK 71%, 30%, 0%, 21%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3b8cc9?
For a balanced palette, pair #3b8cc9 with white or charcoal for clarity, then add a muted orange or terracotta accent to bring warmth and emphasize calls to action without overpowering the blue.
Is #3b8cc9 a warm or cool color?
#3b8cc9 reads as a cool blue because its hue leans toward cyan rather than violet, while its moderate saturation and gray cast soften the intensity. This balance makes it feel dependable and composed instead of bright or playful.
Is #3b8cc9 readable on white or black?
#3b8cc9 has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.78:1 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.