#315098 Hex Color
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#315098 is a deep, moderately saturated blue with a cool, slightly muted character. Its serious, controlled tone suits finance, security, government, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant background or strong interface base, then add white text, which provides about 7.7:1 contrast. The hex code for this dependable blue is #315098.
Questions about #315098
What is #315098 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #315098 is rgb(49, 80, 152), in HSL hsl(222, 51%, 39%) and in CMYK 68%, 47%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #315098?
White provides crisp contrast with #315098, while pale blue, cool gray, and warm beige soften its serious tone for balanced interfaces, brand palettes, and presentation layouts without competing with its deep blue base.
Is #315098 a warm or cool color?
#315098 reads as a cool blue because its hue leans toward blue-violet rather than green or red, while its moderate saturation gives the color a slightly muted, controlled appearance suited to dependable, focused visual systems.
Does #315098 work with white text?
Yes, #315098 works well with white text because the dark blue base creates strong light-dark separation for buttons, headers, and interface backgrounds, though you should confirm the final font size, weight, and surrounding colors with a contrast checker.
Is #315098 readable on white or black?
#315098 has a 7.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.73:1 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.