#3142A8 Hex Color
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#3142a8 is a dark, cool blue-indigo with strong saturation and a clean, serious presence. Its depth supports trust, structure, and security in finance, technology, government, and healthcare branding. Use it as a dominant background or supporting tone with white text, which reaches about an 8.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #3142a8.
Questions about #3142a8
What is #3142a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3142a8 is rgb(49, 66, 168), in HSL hsl(231, 55%, 43%) and in CMYK 71%, 61%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #3142a8?
#3142a8 pairs well with white, pale blue, soft gray, and warm accent colors because its cool indigo base benefits from light neutrals for clarity, while restrained warmth can add energy without weakening the shade's serious character.
Does #3142a8 look warm or cool?
#3142a8 reads as a cool color because its blue-indigo hue sits firmly on the blue side of the color wheel; strong saturation keeps it vivid and assertive, while its dark value adds a formal, dependable feel.
Is #3142a8 readable on white or black?
#3142a8 has a 8.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.47:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.