#3C99B1 Hex Color
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#3c99b1 is a moderately muted, cool cyan with blue-green undertones and medium-light value. Its refreshing character supports trust, focus, and clear communication in technology, aerospace, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting color with warm coral or deep navy. Black text remains accessible for body copy. The hex code is #3c99b1.
Questions about #3c99b1
What is #3c99b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c99b1 is rgb(60, 153, 177), in HSL hsl(192, 49%, 46%) and in CMYK 66%, 14%, 0%, 31%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3c99b1?
#3c99b1 pairs well with warm coral, terracotta, and deep navy because those colors balance its cool blue-green undertones and moderate saturation, creating palettes that feel clear, friendly, and grounded without overwhelming it.
Is #3c99b1 a warm or cool color?
#3c99b1 reads as a cool cyan, with blue-green undertones that give it a refreshing, focused character rather than the warmth associated with yellow, orange, or red-based colors in a palette.
Is #3c99b1 readable on white or black?
#3c99b1 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.38:1 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.