#3CAFA3 Hex Color
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This unsaturated teal lands squarely in the mid-tone range, offering a cool, muted appearance that avoids being overly neon. It pairs effectively with warm terra-cotta tones or soft charcoal grays for modern UI design. Because black text maintains strong contrast at 7.9:1, this color serves as a reliable base for accessible body copy. The hex code for this teal is #3cafa3.
Questions about #3cafa3
What is #3cafa3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3cafa3 is rgb(60, 175, 163), in HSL hsl(174, 49%, 46%) and in CMYK 66%, 0%, 7%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #3cafa3 for modern interfaces?
Use #3cafa3 alongside charcoal or soft slate grays to maintain a professional, high-contrast UI. For a warmer, organic palette, pairing this teal with terracotta creates a sophisticated balance that works exceptionally well for web layouts and branding.
Is #3cafa3 readable on white or black?
#3cafa3 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.85:1 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.