#3E958E Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #3e958e is an unsaturated teal with a blue-green undertone and steady mid-range lightness. Its restrained color gives healthcare, wellness, and technology layouts a clear, composed feel without the sharpness of brighter teal. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal; black text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #3e958e.
Questions about #3e958e
What is #3e958e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e958e is rgb(62, 149, 142), in HSL hsl(175, 41%, 41%) and in CMYK 58%, 0%, 5%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #3e958e?
#3e958e pairs well with cream for a soft editorial contrast, charcoal for grounded text, and terracotta for controlled warmth. Keep the teal as a supporting color when the palette needs a calm, balanced center.
Does #3e958e read as warm or cool?
#3e958e reads cool because its muted blue-green undertone outweighs its moderate lightness. Its low saturation keeps the effect restrained rather than icy, making it suitable for healthcare, wellness, and technology palettes that need calm clarity.
Is #3e958e readable on white or black?
#3e958e has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 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.