#3EA3EA Hex Color

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#3ea3ea is a mid-tone sky blue with a clear, cool temperature. It feels approachable and secure without becoming sterile. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it works well for UI buttons or functional icons where legibility matters. Pair this shade with slate grays for a clean, professional aesthetic, or use it as a 10% accent to break up darker, monochromatic palettes. The hex code is #3ea3ea.

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What is #3ea3ea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #3ea3ea is rgb(62, 163, 234), in HSL hsl(205, 80%, 58%) and in CMYK 74%, 30%, 0%, 8%.

What colors pair best with #3ea3ea?

#3ea3ea works exceptionally well when balanced against neutral foundations like slate or charcoal. These dark grays provide the necessary grounding to let the clarity of the blue shine without overwhelming the overall layout or making the interface feel cluttered.

Is #3ea3ea readable on white or black?

#3ea3ea has a 2.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.63:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.

#3EA3EA Hex Color

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