#3E8591 Hex Color
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With its muted cyan cast and cool, gray undertones, #3e8591 feels steady yet refreshing. Its moderate lightness gives it presence for communication, technology, and aerospace branding without becoming harsh. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or burnt orange. Black text has about 5.0:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #3e8591.
Questions about #3e8591
What is #3e8591 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e8591 is rgb(62, 133, 145), in HSL hsl(189, 40%, 41%) and in CMYK 57%, 8%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #3e8591?
Warm ivory and burnt orange pair well with #3e8591, balancing its cool, muted cyan cast with contrast and warmth; charcoal text also supports a restrained interface or brand palette without making the teal feel harsh.
Is #3e8591 readable on white or black?
#3e8591 has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.96:1 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.