#3D9DBD Hex Color
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Cool and moderately muted, #3d9dbd is a cyan-leaning blue with a clean, refreshing feel. Its medium lightness supports trust and clear communication without the sharpness of brighter cyan. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or children’s products, paired with navy or warm coral. Black text reaches about 6.8:1 contrast, suitable for small body text.
Questions about #3d9dbd
What is #3d9dbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d9dbd is rgb(61, 157, 189), in HSL hsl(195, 51%, 49%) and in CMYK 68%, 17%, 0%, 26%.
Does #3d9dbd read as a warm or cool color?
#3d9dbd reads cool because its cyan-blue hue and restrained saturation create a crisp, slightly distant impression. Its medium lightness keeps it approachable rather than icy, making it useful for technology interfaces, communication tools, and aerospace-themed visual systems.
Is #3d9dbd readable on white or black?
#3d9dbd has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.75:1 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.