#3079D4 Hex Color
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#3079d4 is a saturated, cool blue with strong brightness and a clean, slightly violet undertone. Its vivid energy draws attention while its steady depth supports trust and control. Use it as a focused accent for calls to action, technology interfaces, finance, or healthcare. Black text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #3079d4
What is #3079d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3079d4 is rgb(48, 121, 212), in HSL hsl(213, 66%, 51%) and in CMYK 77%, 43%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #3079d4?
Pair #3079d4 with charcoal, soft white, or muted orange when you need contrast without losing its crisp, technical feel. Charcoal reduces the glare of bright white, while a restrained orange accent adds warmth and directs attention to key actions.
Is #3079d4 readable on white or black?
#3079d4 has a 4.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.81:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.