#3164A1 Hex Color

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This unsaturated, mid-tone blue carries a serious and reliable weight. Because of its muted character, #3164a1 works best as a solid background color rather than for small text. It pairs well with crisp whites or soft creams for a professional, tech-forward look. With a contrast ratio of 6.1:1, white text remains readable and accessible against the hex code #3164a1.

Questions about #3164a1

What is #3164a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3164a1 is rgb(49, 100, 161), in HSL hsl(213, 53%, 41%) and in CMYK 70%, 38%, 0%, 37%.
What design aesthetic works best with #3164a1?
The #3164a1 hex color thrives in professional and tech-oriented environments where clarity is key. Its muted nature prevents it from overwhelming a layout, making it an excellent choice for full-width website backgrounds or UI elements.
Is #3164a1 readable on white or black?
#3164a1 has a 6.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.46:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.