#3BA79C Hex Color
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This unsaturated teal offers a balanced, cool presence that works well for healthcare or wellness branding. With a strong contrast ratio of 7.2:1 against black text, #3ba79c is accessible for body copy, though it shines brightest as a supporting tone in UI design. Pair this hex code with soft grays or charcoal to avoid a muddy look.
Questions about #3ba79c
What is #3ba79c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3ba79c is rgb(59, 167, 156), in HSL hsl(174, 48%, 44%) and in CMYK 65%, 0%, 7%, 35%.
How should I use #3ba79c in web design?
#3ba79c is a highly versatile teal that works exceptionally well as a primary accent for medical or wellness applications where trust and clarity are needed. Pair it with dark charcoal or slate grays to maintain high contrast and a professional, modern finish.
Is #3ba79c readable on white or black?
#3ba79c has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.19:1 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.