#3CACAD Hex Color
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Muted and midweight, #3cacad sits between sky blue and teal with a grayed, easygoing feel. Its low saturation makes it a reliable supporting tone in tech, aerospace, and children’s branding, though it can wash out next to pure white. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum for contrast. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 7.7:1, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #3cacad
What is #3cacad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3cacad is rgb(60, 172, 173), in HSL hsl(181, 48%, 46%) and in CMYK 65%, 1%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #3cacad?
It pairs well with charcoal or deep plum for contrast, while a warm coral accent adds energy without clashing. Avoid placing it directly against pure white, where its muted edge loses definition.
Is #3cacad readable on white or black?
#3cacad has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.69:1 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.