#336894 Hex Color
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The hex code #336894 creates a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its steady appearance supports trust and reliability in finance, technology, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone or UI background, pairing it with warm ivory or copper. White text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast for readable body text.
Questions about #336894
What is #336894 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #336894 is rgb(51, 104, 148), in HSL hsl(207, 49%, 39%) and in CMYK 66%, 30%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #336894?
#336894 pairs well with warm off-white for gentle contrast and copper for a restrained accent; darker neutral text and borders can support it when white feels too stark, preserving its cool, dependable character.
Where does #336894 work best?
#336894 reads as a cool, muted blue because its gray undertones reduce saturation, giving interfaces and brand systems a calm, reliable tone suited to finance, technology, healthcare, government, and utility-focused layouts.
Is #336894 readable on white or black?
#336894 has a 5.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 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.