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#3B7378 color code is #3B7378. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #3b7378.

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#3B7378 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #3B7378 is 0.1455. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.37:1 against white and 3.91:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#3B7378 on white5.37:1AA
The quick brown fox
#3B7378 on black3.91:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #3B73785.37:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #3B73783.91:1AA Large

#3B7378 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #3B7378?+
The hex code for #3B7378 is #3B7378. In RGB it's rgb(59, 115, 120), and in HSL it's hsl(185, 34%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #3B7378?+
#3B7378 in RGB is (59, 115, 120). Written in CSS: rgb(59, 115, 120).
What is the CMYK value of #3B7378?+
#3B7378 converts to CMYK(51%, 4%, 0%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #3B7378.
Is #3b7378 a warm or cool color?+
#3B7378 (#3B7378) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 185° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #3b7378 belong to?+
#3B7378 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 185°, 34%, 35% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #3b7378 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#3B7378 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.37:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #3b7378?+
The nearest Pantone match for #3B7378 (#3B7378) is 7477 C Steel Teal Gray, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #3B7378 in design

Practical guidance for using #3b7378 (#3B7378) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #3B7378 (#3B7378) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #3b7378 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #3B7378 (#3B7378) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if cyan runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#3B7378 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#3B7378 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.