#3145A5 Hex Color
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With its medium-dark value and clear saturation, #3145a5 gives interfaces a serious, controlled feel without looking nearly black. Its slight violet undertone adds depth, making it useful for finance, security, technology, and government branding. Use this hex code as a dominant background or strong accent; white text reaches about 8.3:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #3145a5
What is #3145a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3145a5 is rgb(49, 69, 165), in HSL hsl(230, 54%, 42%) and in CMYK 70%, 58%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #3145a5?
White creates crisp contrast with #3145a5, while pale blue-gray, soft lavender, and muted gold can soften or warm its cool violet-blue base without competing with its strong saturation in layouts.
Is #3145a5 a warm or cool color?
#3145a5 reads as a cool blue-violet because its blue component is much stronger than its red component, while the restrained violet influence adds depth rather than making it feel bright or playful.
Is #3145a5 readable on white or black?
#3145a5 has a 8.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.