#3CABA5 Hex Color
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#3caba5 is a cool, moderately muted teal with balanced green and cyan undertones. Its medium lightness gives designs a clear, refreshing feel without the intensity of brighter turquoise. The hex code #3caba5 suits wellness interfaces, technology branding, and hospitality accents, while black text reaches about 7.6:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #3caba5
What is #3caba5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3caba5 is rgb(60, 171, 165), in HSL hsl(177, 48%, 45%) and in CMYK 65%, 0%, 4%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #3caba5?
#3caba5 pairs well with warm terracotta or muted burgundy, which add contrast without overpowering its cool green-cyan base. For a calmer layout, use it beside charcoal text and soft cream surfaces.
Is #3caba5 readable on white or black?
#3caba5 has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.56:1 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.