#3BA09D Hex Color
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#3ba09d is a cool, moderately muted cyan with a balanced blue-green undertone. Its medium depth feels refreshing and clear without becoming loud, suggesting trust and open communication. Use it as a supporting tone in technology or productivity interfaces beside navy or warm sand. The #3ba09d hex code supports black body text at about 6.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #3ba09d
What is #3ba09d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3ba09d is rgb(59, 160, 157), in HSL hsl(178, 46%, 43%) and in CMYK 63%, 0%, 2%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #3ba09d in a palette?
Pair #3ba09d with navy for a focused, technical palette or warm sand to soften its cool blue-green cast. Keep it as a supporting tone when stronger neutrals or dark text need visual priority.
Is #3ba09d readable on white or black?
#3ba09d has a 3.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.70:1 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.