#306EAD Hex Color
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#306ead is a cool, moderately muted blue with a medium-dark value and subtle gray undertones. Its steady appearance supports trust and reliability in finance, technology, healthcare, and government branding. Use the hex code #306ead as a supporting color with white text in interfaces, where its contrast reaches about 5.3:1 for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #306ead
What is #306ead in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #306ead is rgb(48, 110, 173), in HSL hsl(210, 57%, 43%) and in CMYK 72%, 36%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #306ead?
#306ead pairs well with white, soft gray, charcoal, and warm accents such as terracotta, balancing its cool, muted character. Lighter neutrals support clean layouts, while warm accents add energy without overpowering the blue.
Does #306ead read as warm or cool?
#306ead reads as a cool blue because its blue base is softened by subtle gray undertones rather than warmed by yellow or red. That gives it a calm, dependable appearance suited to technology, finance, healthcare, and public-sector interfaces.
Is #306ead readable on white or black?
#306ead has a 5.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.95:1 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.