#314478 Hex Color
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The hex code #314478 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, understated finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, reliable mood suited to finance, security, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a supporting tone or UI background, pairing it with burgundy or soft white. White text achieves strong contrast on #314478.
Questions about #314478
What is #314478 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #314478 is rgb(49, 68, 120), in HSL hsl(224, 42%, 33%) and in CMYK 59%, 43%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #314478?
#314478 works well as a cool, muted anchor for interfaces, corporate layouts, and formal branding, pairing with white, soft gray, or a restrained burgundy accent for measured contrast and balance.
Does #314478 feel warm or cool?
#314478 reads as a cool, dark blue because its blue base is softened by gray, giving it a subdued, dependable feel rather than the brightness or energy associated with warmer blue hues.
Is #314478 readable on white or black?
#314478 has a 9.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.22:1 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.