#3E8796 Hex Color
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#3e8796 is a cool, dusty cyan with muted blue-green undertones. Its medium depth feels refreshing and trustworthy without the sharpness of bright turquoise, making it useful for technology, communication, and aerospace branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or copper. Black text has enough contrast for WCAG AA body copy. The hex code is #3e8796.
Questions about #3e8796
What is #3e8796 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e8796 is rgb(62, 135, 150), in HSL hsl(190, 42%, 42%) and in CMYK 59%, 10%, 0%, 41%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3e8796?
Warm off-white softens #3e8796, while copper and terracotta bring warmth and contrast without overpowering its muted blue-green character, making the combination useful for welcoming interfaces and restrained brand palettes with a warmer, more approachable feel. Use black or a darker blue for stronger text contrast.
Does #3e8796 look warm or cool?
#3e8796 reads as a cool color because its cyan base carries blue-green undertones, but its dusty saturation keeps the effect softer and less electric than bright turquoise in most digital palettes. That balance suits calm digital interfaces and communication-focused branding.
Can #3e8796 work as a text background?
Yes, black text on #3e8796 has enough contrast for WCAG AA body copy, while white text is weaker and should be reserved for larger text or checked carefully with the final font size. Verify the exact pairing in a contrast checker when using thin or small type.
Is #3e8796 readable on white or black?
#3e8796 has a 4.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.11:1 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.