#3B8EA5 Hex Color
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This unsaturated cyan feels cool and steady without being overly intense. Because it maintains a 5.6:1 contrast ratio against black, it works well for readable body text or UI elements in technology-focused designs. Pair #3b8ea5 with deep charcoal grays to ground the color. The hex code for this cyan is #3b8ea5, which serves best as a supporting tone rather than an overwhelming dominant shade.
Questions about #3b8ea5
What is #3b8ea5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b8ea5 is rgb(59, 142, 165), in HSL hsl(193, 47%, 44%) and in CMYK 64%, 14%, 0%, 35%.
Does #3b8ea5 work well as a primary text color?
Yes, #3b8ea5 maintains a strong 5.6:1 contrast ratio against black, which makes it a safe, legible choice for body text or important UI elements. It provides a distinct visual signature without the harshness of pure blue.
Which colors pair best with #3b8ea5 in a design scheme?
Deep charcoal or near-black tones are the best companions for #3b8ea5, as they effectively ground its cool, airy character. You can also introduce warm terracotta accents to create a sophisticated, balanced contrast that feels modern and intentional.
Is #3b8ea5 readable on white or black?
#3b8ea5 has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.59:1 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.