#3EB7EF Hex Color
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#3eb7ef is a cool, clear blue with a bright cyan undertone and medium-high saturation. The hex code feels dependable without looking heavy, making it useful for technology, healthcare, finance, and nautical interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, since its brightness can overpower fine details in large areas. Black text reaches about 9.2:1 contrast on this color, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #3eb7ef
What is #3eb7ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3eb7ef is rgb(62, 183, 239), in HSL hsl(199, 85%, 59%) and in CMYK 74%, 23%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #3eb7ef?
Pair #3eb7ef with navy, charcoal, or a muted coral accent to temper its brightness in interface and branding palettes. Navy adds structure, charcoal improves legibility, and coral creates a focused warm counterpoint.
Is #3eb7ef readable on white or black?
#3eb7ef has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.22:1 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.