#3FA0C5 Hex Color
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With its cool cyan cast and moderate saturation, #3fa0c5 feels clear, refreshing, and lightly energetic rather than loud. This hex code supports trust and forward motion in technology, communication, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting brand tone or interface accent; black text reaches about 7.0:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #3fa0c5
What is #3fa0c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3fa0c5 is rgb(63, 160, 197), in HSL hsl(197, 54%, 51%) and in CMYK 68%, 19%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #3fa0c5?
#3fa0c5 pairs well with navy, charcoal, warm cream, and muted coral, which give its cool cyan base stronger contrast and added depth. Use darker neutrals for text, then reserve coral or cream for small highlights and supporting areas.
Is #3fa0c5 readable on white or black?
#3fa0c5 has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.04:1 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.