#315B80 Hex Color
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#315b80 is a dark, muted blue with cool, ashy undertones. Its low saturation gives it a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, technology, government, and security interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or burgundy, rather than a dominant full-page background. The hex code #315b80 also supports clear white text, with about 7.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #315b80
What is #315b80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #315b80 is rgb(49, 91, 128), in HSL hsl(208, 45%, 35%) and in CMYK 62%, 29%, 0%, 50%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #315b80?
Pair #315b80 with warm white, muted burgundy, or a soft metallic accent to soften its cool, dusty surface without losing its serious character; these pairings work well when the blue carries the secondary 30 percent role.
Does #315b80 read warm or cool?
It reads as a cool blue because its dark, low-saturation color carries gray and ashy undertones rather than warmth; that restrained character suggests reliability and control, making it a better fit for serious branding than playful, high-energy graphics.
Is #315b80 readable on white or black?
#315b80 has a 7.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.93:1 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.