#3280B3 Hex Color
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#3280b3 is a muted, mid-tone blue with cool gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its controlled character communicates trust and reliability across security, finance, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy, charcoal, or warm white, since large fields can feel flat. The hex code #3280b3 provides about 4.9:1 contrast with black, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #3280b3
What is #3280b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3280b3 is rgb(50, 128, 179), in HSL hsl(204, 56%, 45%) and in CMYK 72%, 28%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #3280b3?
Is #3280b3 readable on white or black?
#3280b3 has a 4.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.87:1 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.