#3EC1B9 Hex Color
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Far from a loud tropical teal, #3ec1b9 is a pastel teal with a cool, watery softness. Its moderate saturation keeps it calm and clean, so it works best as a background or supporting tone in wellness, healthcare, and spring-themed design. It flatters warm coral accents, and black text passes contrast checks on it with room to spare. The hex code #3ec1b9 suits brands that want clarity without coldness.
Questions about #3ec1b9
What is #3ec1b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3ec1b9 is rgb(62, 193, 185), in HSL hsl(176, 51%, 50%) and in CMYK 68%, 0%, 4%, 24%.
What text color works best on #3ec1b9?
Black text. #3ec1b9 has roughly a 9.5:1 contrast ratio with black, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body text. White text falls short of that standard, so keep light type off this background.
What colors pair well with #3ec1b9?
Warm contrasts bring out its cool undertone. Coral and terracotta accents feel fresh against it, while navy grounds it in more formal layouts.
Is #3ec1b9 readable on white or black?
#3ec1b9 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.53:1 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.