#3AF8DB

A light, vivid cyan closely aligning with Aquamarine.

About #3AF8DB

The hex code #3AF8DB represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. Designers often compare it to the standard color Aquamarine. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(58, 248, 219).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 77% C, 0% M, 12% Y, and 3% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#3AF8DB
RGB58, 248, 219
HSL170.8°, 93.1%, 60.0%
CMYK77%, 0%, 12%, 3%
HSV170.8°, 76.6%, 97.3%
LAB88.5, -52.1, 0.8
XYZ48.1, 73.1, 78.6
Decimal3864795

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.34:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
15.63:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.28:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
13.29:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #3AF8DB; }
.text-color { color: #3AF8DB; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #3AF8DB; }

Similar Colors

Aquamarine
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