#3D8594 Hex Color
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#3d8594 is a muted, cool cyan with gray undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its dusty finish suggests trust, freedom, and clear thinking without feeling sterile. Use it as a supporting color in technology, aerospace, or communication branding, especially with warm cream or soft coral. Black text has about a 5.0:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #3d8594.
Questions about #3d8594
What is #3d8594 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d8594 is rgb(61, 133, 148), in HSL hsl(190, 42%, 41%) and in CMYK 59%, 10%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #3d8594?
Is #3d8594 warm or cool?
#3d8594 reads as a cool cyan because its blue-green base and gray undertones temper warmth, giving it a dusty, composed appearance rather than the vivid, energetic feel of bright turquoise.
Is #3d8594 readable on white or black?
#3d8594 has a 4.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.98:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.