#3288D3 Hex Color
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A clear mid blue, close to denim or a bright link blue, #3288d3 carries enough gray to feel steady instead of loud. That muted quality suits finance, healthcare, and tech branding where trust matters more than flash. Black text hits about 5.6:1 contrast on it, so it holds up behind buttons and headers. Pair it with warm sand or charcoal to balance the coolness.
Questions about #3288d3
What is #3288d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3288d3 is rgb(50, 136, 211), in HSL hsl(208, 65%, 51%) and in CMYK 76%, 36%, 0%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #3288d3?
Terracotta and warm sand bring out its cooler side, while navy deepens it for layered blue schemes. Charcoal also works for text and borders without competing with the blue.
Where does #3288d3 work best in a design?
Use it as a primary color for buttons, links, and headers in dashboards, finance sites, and healthcare apps. Its grayed saturation keeps large surfaces from feeling electric.
Is #3288d3 readable on white or black?
#3288d3 has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.59:1 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.