#319BC9 Hex Color
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#319bc9 sits close to the blue of pool water on an overcast day, a medium blue with just enough gray to feel settled. Its muted saturation reads as dependable, which suits finance, healthcare, and government branding. Pair it with soft coral or sandy beige to warm it up. Black text passes AA contrast on this hex code, so it holds up as a background for body copy.
Questions about #319bc9
What is #319bc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #319bc9 is rgb(49, 155, 201), in HSL hsl(198, 61%, 49%) and in CMYK 76%, 23%, 0%, 21%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color reads best on #319bc9?
Black text. At roughly 6.7:1 contrast, black on #319bc9 clears the WCAG AA threshold for small body text. White text lands near 3.1:1 and falls short, so keep it to large headings at most.
What colors pair well with #319bc9?
Warm neutrals flatter it most. Try sandy beige or soft coral accents against #319bc9, or place it over charcoal for a richer, deeper look than plain white allows.
Is #319bc9 readable on white or black?
#319bc9 has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.66:1 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.