Color swatch image showing #3AB09B with RGB(58,176,155) values

#3AB09B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #3AB09B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#3AB09B Color Information

#3AB09B RGB value is (58, 176, 155). The hex color red value is 58, green is 176, and blue is 155. Its HSL format shows a hue of 169°, saturation of 50 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 67 percent, 0 percent, 12 percent, 31 percent.

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#3AB09B Color Meaning

Color #3AB09B radiates calm clarity, aquatic intelligence, and balanced regeneration. Nestled between teal and seafoam, #3AB09B cyan-leaning green (RGB 58, 176, 158) mirrors tropical lagoons and shallow reef waters—environments rich in biodiversity yet visually serene. Unlike cooler teals that lean toward detachment, color #3AB09B retains enough green to feel alive, not clinical. Its moderate saturation avoids visual fatigue, making #3AB09B a frequent choice in healthcare interfaces, meditation apps, and eco-technology dashboards where trust and ease are priorities. Culturally, color #3AB09B references Singapore’s #3AB09B Harbour—a historic nexus of trade and maritime exchange—imbuing the color with connotations of navigation, diplomacy, and adaptive resilience. In color psychology, hues in #3AB09B range trigger parasympathetic responses: slower heart rate, deeper breathing, and reduced cortisol levels. That explains its prevalence in restorative environments, from dental clinics to wellness retreats. Color #3AB09B does not command attention; #3AB09B invites inward focus. Designers pair color #3AB09B with warm neutrals to soften its coolness or with crisp whites to amplify its freshness. Symbolically, #3AB09B merges the emotional stability of green with the mental clarity of blue—creating a hybrid meaning of “wise calm.” #3AB09B suggests that healing is not passive, but an active recalibration. In branding, color #3AB09B signals innovation with restraint: think clean energy, ethical fintech, or regenerative agriculture. #3AB09B speaks to futures built on equilibrium, not extraction.

Color Conversion

Convert #3AB09B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#3AB09B
RGB
rgb(58, 176, 155)
HSL
hsl(169°, 50%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(67%, 0%, 12%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(169°, 67%, 69%)
XYZ
23.1867 34.3168 36.4121
Yxy
34.3168 0.2469 0.3654
Hunter Lab
58.5805 -5.1361 0.1646
CIE-Lab
65.2132 -37.6387 1.2008

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red58 / 255 (23%)
23%
Green176 / 255 (69%)
69%
Blue155 / 255 (61%)
61%

CMYK Values

Cyan67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#3AB09B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#3AB09B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #3AB09B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#3AB09B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.67:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #3AB09B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#3AB09B

protanopia

#6d6ea0

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #3AB09B;

Text Color

color: #3AB09B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #3AB09B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #3AB09B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #3AB09B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3AB09B 0%, #23695c 100%);

#3AB09B Color FAQs

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