#3EB9F4 Hex Color
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#3eb9f4 is a bright, cool blue with a clear cyan undertone and high saturation. Its crisp lightness suggests trust and reliability, making it useful for technology, healthcare, finance, and security branding. Use it as an accent or prominent interface color with black text, which has about a 9.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #3eb9f4.
Questions about #3eb9f4
What is #3eb9f4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3eb9f4 is rgb(62, 185, 244), in HSL hsl(199, 89%, 60%) and in CMYK 75%, 24%, 0%, 4%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3eb9f4?
#3eb9f4 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and white, which balance its bright cyan undertone without competing for attention; darker neutrals work well for text and structure, while soft aqua or pale blue can create a lighter monochromatic interface.
Is #3eb9f4 warm or cool?
#3eb9f4 reads as a cool blue because its strong cyan undertone shifts it toward the blue-green side of the spectrum; high saturation keeps the impression crisp, energetic, and modern rather than muted.
Is #3eb9f4 readable on white or black?
#3eb9f4 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.45:1 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.