Color #3CB993 Color / Colour Code #3CB993
This page shows the hex color code for color #3cb993 (#3CB993). The colour is a cyan tone with 51% saturation and 48% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #3CB993 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#3CB993 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 132, 162, and 192 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 162, 282, and 42 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #3CB993
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 162 and saturation at 51%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 162 to 207 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 162 with its complement at 342 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #3CB993
Lightness variations at hue 162 and 51% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #3CB993
Design Use Cases for #3CB993
Balanced UI Color
At 51% saturation, #3CB993 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Primary Interface Color
At 48% lightness, #3CB993 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Clarity & Technology
#3CB993 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 162). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #3CB993 (hue 162) to its complement at hue 342. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 192. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3cb993, #b93c61);
CSS Code for #3CB993
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About Color #3CB993 (#3CB993)
#3CB993 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 60 red, 185 green, and 147 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 162 degrees with 51% saturation and 48% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #3CB993 is 143/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 68% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow, and 27% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #3CB993 against white is 2.46:1 and against black is 8.55:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.55:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #B93C61 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #3CB993. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #3CB955 and #3CA0B9, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #3CB993
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #3CB993?
- #3CB993 is Color #3CB993, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(60, 185, 147), HSL(162, 51%, 48%), and CMYK(68%, 0%, 21%, 27%). Its perceived brightness is 143/255.
- Is #3CB993 accessible for text?
- Against white, #3CB993 has a contrast ratio of 2.46:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.55:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #3CB993?
- The complementary colour is #B93C61 (hue 342). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #3CB955 and #3CA0B9. The triadic palette adds #933CB9 and #B9933C for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #3CB993 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #3cb993; or rgb(60, 185, 147); or hsl(162, 51%, 48%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 162 51% 48%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.