#3BB5B3 Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan carries a refreshing, pastel quality that feels light and approachable. Because of its excellent contrast ratio, the hex code #3bb5b3 works well as a primary background for high-legibility dark text. It pairs effectively with soft grays or coral accents to balance its inherent coolness. Designers often use this shade in UI projects to establish a sense of modern, clean productivity.
Questions about #3bb5b3
What is #3bb5b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3bb5b3 is rgb(59, 181, 179), in HSL hsl(179, 51%, 47%) and in CMYK 67%, 0%, 1%, 29%.
What colors pair best with #3bb5b3?
Is #3bb5b3 readable on white or black?
#3bb5b3 has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.44:1 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.