#3E9FA8 Hex Color
Cool cyan with a refreshing lift
#3e9fa8 is a cool, muted cyan-blue with subtle green undertones and medium lightness. Its refreshing character suits communication tools, technology brands, children’s products, and aerospace visuals. Use it as a supporting color with navy or warm coral instead of a full-page background. Black text achieves about a 6.7:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #3e9fa8.
Questions about #3e9fa8
What is #3e9fa8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e9fa8 is rgb(62, 159, 168), in HSL hsl(185, 46%, 45%) and in CMYK 63%, 5%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #3e9fa8?
Does #3e9fa8 look warm or cool?
#3e9fa8 reads as a cool color because its blue-cyan base outweighs its subtle green undertone, giving it a crisp, refreshing feel rather than the cozy warmth associated with yellow, orange, or red-based shades.
Is #3e9fa8 readable on white or black?
#3e9fa8 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.72:1 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.