#317196 Hex Color
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A muted, mid-dark blue with a gray undertone. This steel blue reads steady and capable, which is why finance, security, and healthcare brands lean on it. The hex code #317196 works best as a dominant base or supporting tone, though it can go muddy next to pure white. White text passes AA contrast on it at roughly 5.3:1.
Questions about #317196
What is #317196 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #317196 is rgb(49, 113, 150), in HSL hsl(202, 51%, 39%) and in CMYK 67%, 25%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #317196?
Is #317196 readable on white or black?
#317196 has a 5.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.93:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.