#314C91 Hex Color
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Faded denim left out in the shade comes close to #314c91, a muted, matte blue with a cold, dusty cast. Its low lightness suits supporting roles and moody backgrounds better than dominant use, and it can read muddy at large sizes. White text clears AA easily on this hex code at about 8.2:1 contrast. It looks richest beside terracotta or warm neutrals; if you need a gray to bridge them, see what colors make gray.
Questions about #314c91
What is #314c91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #314c91 is rgb(49, 76, 145), in HSL hsl(223, 49%, 38%) and in CMYK 66%, 48%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #314c91?
Warm accents like terracotta, burgundy, or soft cream balance its cool cast best. Pure white and camel work but feel predictable next to this muted blue.
Is #314c91 readable on white or black?
#314c91 has a 8.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.57:1 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.