#3EAABC Hex Color
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#3eaabc is a cool, unsaturated cyan that feels refreshing and clear. Because it lacks intense pigment, it works best as a secondary or accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with dark charcoal grays for a clean, tech-focused look that offers excellent readability. The hex code for this cyan shade is #3eaabc, which maintains sufficient contrast for sharp, black text.
Questions about #3eaabc
What is #3eaabc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3eaabc is rgb(62, 170, 188), in HSL hsl(189, 50%, 49%) and in CMYK 67%, 10%, 0%, 26%.
How should I use #3eaabc in a color palette?
#3eaabc works best as a secondary or accent color rather than a primary background because it lacks intense pigment. Pair it with deep charcoal or dark navy for a balanced, tech-forward aesthetic that maintains strong readability.
Is #3eaabc readable on white or black?
#3eaabc has a 2.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.68:1 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.