#3CAEA8 Hex Color
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#3caea8 is a cool, moderately muted teal with green undertones and a refreshing presence. Its balanced lightness supports clarity, trust, and calm without looking dull. Use this hex code as a supporting color in healthcare, wellness, technology, or communication palettes, paired with charcoal or warm coral. Black text reads clearly on it at about 7.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #3caea8
What is #3caea8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3caea8 is rgb(60, 174, 168), in HSL hsl(177, 49%, 46%) and in CMYK 66%, 0%, 3%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #3caea8?
Is #3caea8 warm or cool?
#3caea8 reads as a cool teal because its blue-green balance and green undertones create a refreshing, composed feel rather than the warmth associated with yellow- or red-based colors in most palettes. Its moderate muting keeps that coolness from feeling harsh.
Is #3caea8 readable on white or black?
#3caea8 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.81:1 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.