#3CA299 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #3ca299 is an unsaturated teal with balanced green and blue undertones. Its medium lightness gives interfaces a clear, refreshing feel, making it useful for healthcare, wellness, and technology brands. Use this teal as a supporting tone with navy or warm ivory. The hex code #3ca299 provides about 6.8:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #3ca299
What is #3ca299 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3ca299 is rgb(60, 162, 153), in HSL hsl(175, 46%, 44%) and in CMYK 63%, 0%, 6%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #3ca299?
#3ca299 pairs well with navy for a grounded contrast, warm ivory for a softer look, and muted terracotta for restrained warmth. These combinations preserve its cool teal character while adding depth or balancing its medium lightness.
Is #3ca299 readable on white or black?
#3ca299 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.82:1 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.