#3176BA Hex Color

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This unsaturated, cool blue carries a professional, stable weight. It functions well as a dominant brand color for security or finance interfaces because it feels grounded rather than bright. The hex code #3176ba provides enough contrast to support white text for standard UI body copy. Pair it with muted grays or creams to keep the design clean without appearing sterile.

Questions about #3176ba

What is #3176ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3176ba is rgb(49, 118, 186), in HSL hsl(210, 58%, 46%) and in CMYK 74%, 37%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair best with #3176ba for interface design?
Use #3176ba alongside muted charcoal for text or cream for backgrounds to maintain a clean, professional aesthetic. This blue is stable enough to serve as a primary brand color without overwhelming the user or appearing too bright.
Is #3176ba readable on white or black?
#3176ba has a 4.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 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.