Color swatch image showing #3AB0AC with RGB(58,176,172) values
Color swatch image showing #3AB0AC with RGB(58,176,172) values

#3AB0AC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #3AB0AC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#3AB0AC Color Information

#3AB0AC RGB value is (58, 176, 172). The hex color red value is 58, green is 176, and blue is 172. Its HSL format shows a hue of 178°, saturation of 50 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 67 percent, 0 percent, 2 percent, 31 percent.

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#3AB0AC Color Meaning

Color #3AB0AC embodies tranquility, sophistication, and natural balance. #3AB0AC muted teal shade combines blue and green qualities, suggesting calm, rejuvenation, and subtle growth. Psychologically, color #3AB0AC promotes emotional clarity, reduces tension, and encourages reflective thought. Culturally, color #3AB0AC has historical significance in art and architecture, associated with aged copper patina and refinement. Western interpretations link #3AB0AC with stability and creativity, while Eastern symbolism associates teal shades with healing, renewal, and protective energy. Fengshui views #3AB0AC as harmonizing, perfect for meditation areas or spaces meant for calm focus. Spiritually, color #3AB0AC corresponds to the Heart and Throat chakras, blending love, communication, and inner balance. #3AB0AC is a medium-light greenish-blue shade, bridging restful green and communicative blue. In design and arts, #3AB0AC is used for serene landscapes, sophisticated branding, and soothing interiors.

Color Conversion

Convert #3AB0AC 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
#3AB0AC
RGB
rgb(58, 176, 172)
HSL
hsl(178°, 50%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(67%, 0%, 2%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(178°, 67%, 69%)
XYZ
24.7167 34.9288 44.4689
Yxy
34.9288 0.2374 0.3355
Hunter Lab
59.1006 -4.6606 -1.1214
CIE-Lab
65.6932 -32.9814 -7.5366

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red58 / 255 (23%)
23%
Green176 / 255 (69%)
69%
Blue172 / 255 (67%)
67%

CMYK Values

Cyan67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow2 / 100 (2%)
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#3AB0AC 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

#3AB0AC 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 #3AB0AC 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
#3AB0AC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #3AB0AC 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

#3AB0AC

protanopia

#6d6ead

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #3AB0AC;

Text Color

color: #3AB0AC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #3AB0AC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #3AB0AC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #3AB0AC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3AB0AC 0%, #236966 100%);

#3AB0AC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #3AB0AC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.