#317DBC Hex Color
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A muted, medium-dark blue with a slightly steel undertone. #317dbc carries the steady, dependable feel that makes blues like this common in finance, healthcare, and government branding. It holds up as a dominant base in a 60/30/10 palette, and black text reads clearly on it at about 4.8:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. Warm terracotta accents keep it from feeling too corporate.
Questions about #317dbc
What is #317dbc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #317dbc is rgb(49, 125, 188), in HSL hsl(207, 59%, 46%) and in CMYK 74%, 34%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #317dbc?
Warm accents like terracotta or muted sand balance this blue's cool, corporate feel. For a quieter palette, pair it with soft grays and off-whites, or push contrast with a deep navy in darker sections.
Is #317dbc readable on white or black?
#317dbc has a 4.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.79:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.