#3EF9CA Hex Color
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#3ef9ca is a highly saturated, light teal with a cool, glowing finish. Its fresh clarity suits wellness, healthcare, technology, and communication branding, especially as a bright accent against navy or charcoal. Use the hex code #3ef9ca for buttons, highlights, and icons rather than large backgrounds. Black text reaches about 15.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #3ef9ca
What is #3ef9ca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3ef9ca is rgb(62, 249, 202), in HSL hsl(165, 94%, 61%) and in CMYK 75%, 0%, 19%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #3ef9ca?
Does #3ef9ca read as a warm or cool color?
#3ef9ca reads as a cool color because its saturated cyan-teal appearance leans toward blue, creating a fresh, energetic feel rather than the warmth associated with yellow, orange, or red hues. Its brightness adds liveliness without making the shade feel warm.
Is #3ef9ca readable on white or black?
#3ef9ca has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.60:1 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.