#315468 Hex Color
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Reach for #315468 when a design needs a steady, serious background. This dark blue is heavily muted, almost like mixing gray into navy, which gives it a gloomy, low-key feel. White text reads clearly on it at about 8.1:1 contrast, well above WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code #315468 works as a dominant base for finance, healthcare, or law enforcement branding, and it flatters warm accents like burgundy and brass.
Questions about #315468
What is #315468 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #315468 is rgb(49, 84, 104), in HSL hsl(202, 36%, 30%) and in CMYK 53%, 19%, 0%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #315468?
#315468 pairs best with warm, saturated accents like burgundy, brass, or muted terracotta, which offset its cool, grayed tone. Cream or off-white text also reads more softly on it than pure white.
Is #315468 readable on white or black?
#315468 has a 8.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.59:1 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.