#3144A6 Hex Color
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The hex code #3144a6 is a dark cobalt blue with a cool, slightly violet cast. Its strong saturation gives interfaces a focused, dependable feel without becoming neon. Use it as a dominant UI background or branding base, paired with warm ivory or muted coral. White text reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #3144a6
What is #3144a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3144a6 is rgb(49, 68, 166), in HSL hsl(230, 54%, 42%) and in CMYK 70%, 59%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #3144a6?
Does #3144a6 read warm or cool?
It reads as a cool, dark cobalt blue because its strong blue base carries a slight violet cast, giving #3144a6 a focused, dependable mood rather than a warm or earthy one.
Is #3144a6 readable on white or black?
#3144a6 has a 8.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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.