#33659B Hex Color
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#33659b is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a serious, dependable feel, making it effective for finance, security, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background with white text, which reaches about a 6.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #33659b.
Questions about #33659b
What is #33659b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #33659b is rgb(51, 101, 155), in HSL hsl(211, 50%, 40%) and in CMYK 67%, 35%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #33659b?
The hex color #33659b pairs well with white, cool gray, and muted amber accents, creating a dependable cool-warm balance for interfaces, dashboards, and brand layouts without making the palette feel overly bright. Lighter blue tints can establish hierarchy, while warm accents suit calls to action.
Where does #33659b work best?
The dark, muted blue of #33659b works well for finance, security, technology, and government interfaces because its cool gray undertones convey stability, seriousness, and dependable control in restrained visual systems. Use it for navigation, headers, supporting panels, or dark backgrounds rather than every accent.
Is #33659b readable on white or black?
#33659b has a 6.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.47:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.