#3FB1BE Hex Color
A soft, approachable cyan with muted charm
This unsaturated cyan balances coolness with a soft, approachable character. The hex code for this shade is #3fb1be. Because it lacks intense chroma, it functions best as a supporting tone or background rather than a bold accent. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for high readability, as black text creates excellent contrast against its light, airy surface.
Questions about #3fb1be
What is #3fb1be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3fb1be is rgb(63, 177, 190), in HSL hsl(186, 50%, 50%) and in CMYK 67%, 7%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair effectively with #3fb1be in design projects?
Is #3fb1be readable on white or black?
#3fb1be has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.24:1 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.