#3BBDB4 Hex Color
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This pastel teal lands somewhere between blue and green with a cool, refreshing character. Because it sits at a mid-range brightness, #3bbdb4 works effectively as a background in wellness or tech interfaces where clarity is needed. Black text provides excellent contrast against this shade. Pair it with soft, warm grays to ground the color without losing its gentle, sophisticated edge.
Questions about #3bbdb4
What is #3bbdb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3bbdb4 is rgb(59, 189, 180), in HSL hsl(176, 52%, 49%) and in CMYK 69%, 0%, 5%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #3bbdb4?
#3bbdb4 works beautifully when paired with warm, neutral tones to create visual balance. Using a deep charcoal or warm stone gray provides the necessary contrast to ground the bright, refreshing energy of this teal without overpowering the design.
Is #3bbdb4 readable on white or black?
#3bbdb4 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.12:1 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.