#318BB9 Hex Color
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This mid-tone blue carries a clean, corporate authority. With moderate saturation, #318bb9 avoids feeling electric or overwhelming, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds or secondary branding elements. It pairs well with soft grays to maintain a professional, secure aesthetic. Because it supports black text with high readability, this hex code works efficiently for digital interfaces and dense information layouts.
Questions about #318bb9
What is #318bb9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #318bb9 is rgb(49, 139, 185), in HSL hsl(200, 58%, 46%) and in CMYK 74%, 25%, 0%, 27%.
Why is #318bb9 effective for corporate branding?
This mid-tone blue signals security and stability without feeling overly aggressive or electric. It works consistently across digital platforms and creates a trustworthy foundation when paired with neutral light gray or charcoal elements.
Does #318bb9 work well with black text?
The moderate saturation of #318bb9 makes it an excellent choice for backgrounds because it provides sufficient contrast for standard black text. It remains readable in information-dense layouts while keeping the overall design looking sharp and professional.
Is #318bb9 readable on white or black?
#318bb9 has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.52:1 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.