#3CB9A6 Hex Color
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Soft and light, this pastel teal leans cool with a green undertone. The hex code #3cb9a6 reads fresh without shouting, so it works as a dominant base in wellness, healthcare, and app backgrounds. It pairs well with warm coral or navy. Black text sits clearly on top at about 8.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #3cb9a6
What is #3cb9a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3cb9a6 is rgb(60, 185, 166), in HSL hsl(171, 51%, 48%) and in CMYK 68%, 0%, 10%, 27%.
What text color works best on a #3cb9a6 background?
Black text is the clear choice on #3cb9a6, reaching about 8.7:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1. White text falls short for body copy, so keep it for large display type only.
What colors pair well with #3cb9a6?
#3cb9a6 pairs well with warm coral for a fresh spring feel, or with navy for something more grounded and professional. Both directions keep its soft, cool character intact.
Is #3cb9a6 readable on white or black?
#3cb9a6 has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.68:1 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.