#3EB7C6 Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated cyan brings a refreshing, airy quality to any interface. Because it is light and soft, #3eb7c6 works well as a background color, especially when paired with deep charcoal text for high contrast. If you need to tone down its brightness by mixing gray, start with small amounts to avoid a muddy result. It pairs beautifully with muted corals or soft sand tones.
Questions about #3eb7c6
What is #3eb7c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3eb7c6 is rgb(62, 183, 198), in HSL hsl(187, 54%, 51%) and in CMYK 69%, 8%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #3eb7c6?
How can I use #3eb7c6 in my design without it feeling too bright?
You can tone down the vibrancy of #3eb7c6 by mixing in small amounts of neutral gray to create a more muted, sophisticated effect. If the color feels overwhelming on a large screen, utilize it only for functional accents or call-to-action buttons.
Is #3eb7c6 readable on white or black?
#3eb7c6 has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.79:1 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.