#31506C Hex Color
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Muted and dim, this navy sits somewhere between slate and denim, with a gray cast that keeps it subdued. #31506c reads serious and steady, which suits corporate layouts, dark mode interfaces, and nautical palettes. Its low saturation flatters warm accents like dusty coral or burgundy. White text on #31506c reaches roughly 8.4:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #31506c
What is #31506c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #31506c is rgb(49, 80, 108), in HSL hsl(208, 38%, 31%) and in CMYK 55%, 26%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #31506c?
Warm accents like dusty coral, burgundy, and muted gold keep #31506c from feeling flat, since its gray undertone absorbs most cool pairings. Cream and soft sand tones also lift it without washing it out.
Is #31506c readable on white or black?
#31506c has a 8.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.49:1 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.