#3E829A Hex Color
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#3e829a is a muted, medium-dark cyan with cool blue-green undertones and a dusty finish. Its restrained saturation suggests trust, clarity, and refreshing energy without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting color for technology, communication, or aerospace, paired with warm cream or charcoal. The hex code #3e829a supports black body text at about 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #3e829a
What is #3e829a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e829a is rgb(62, 130, 154), in HSL hsl(196, 43%, 42%) and in CMYK 60%, 16%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #3e829a?
The #3e829a hex color pairs well with warm neutrals, charcoal for a grounded interface, and muted terracotta for a warmer accent. These combinations balance its cool blue-green undertones without overpowering the dusty finish.
Does #3e829a look warm or cool?
The #3e829a hex color reads as cool and muted because its blue-green undertones, medium-dark value, and restrained saturation create a clear, calm impression rather than the energetic feel of a brighter cyan. It suits technology, communication, aerospace, and interface accents.
Is #3e829a readable on white or black?
#3e829a has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 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.