#3050D1 Hex Color
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#3050d1 is a bold, saturated blue with a cool, electric edge. At full strength it reads loud and energetic, which is why many designers save it for calls to action, links, and accents instead of large backgrounds. It pairs well with warm grays, mustard, or burgundy to soften the intensity. White text passes contrast checks on top of it. See what colors make blue for related mixes.
Questions about #3050d1
What is #3050d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3050d1 is rgb(48, 80, 209), in HSL hsl(228, 64%, 50%) and in CMYK 77%, 62%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #3050d1?
#3050d1 pairs well with warm grays, mustard yellow, and burgundy. Its high saturation makes it a strong accent, so pair it with muted neutrals to keep the combination from competing for attention.
Is #3050d1 a cool color?
Yes. #3050d1 sits firmly on the cool end of the spectrum, reading crisp and energetic rather than calm. It works best in small doses, like buttons, links, and highlights.
Is #3050d1 readable on white or black?
#3050d1 has a 6.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.19:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.