#325A73 Hex Color
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#325a73 is a desaturated, dusty blue with a cool, grounded character. Its muted quality makes it a reliable base for corporate, tech, or legal branding where authority is prioritized over flashiness. The hex code #325a73 pairs surprisingly well with warm tans or soft creams to offset its coolness. Since white text achieves excellent readability against this shade, use it for UI backgrounds or large-scale interface elements.
Questions about #325a73
What is #325a73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #325a73 is rgb(50, 90, 115), in HSL hsl(203, 39%, 32%) and in CMYK 57%, 22%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #325a73?
Is #325a73 suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
#325a73 serves as an excellent background for white or very light text, maintaining strong readability without the harshness of a pure navy. It provides a stable, unobtrusive foundation that allows typography to stand out in complex layouts.
Is #325a73 readable on white or black?
#325a73 has a 7.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.84:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.