#3385FF Hex Color
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#3385ff is a saturated, bright blue with a cool, slightly violet undertone and strong visual energy. Its clear intensity suits call-to-action buttons, technology interfaces, finance tools, and small brand accents more than full-page backgrounds. The hex code #3385ff also supports readable black text, reaching about a 5.9:1 contrast ratio for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #3385ff
What is #3385ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3385ff is rgb(51, 133, 255), in HSL hsl(216, 100%, 60%) and in CMYK 80%, 48%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #3385ff?
#3385ff pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and muted orange accents, which temper its high saturation without dulling the interface. Use charcoal for text, warm neutrals for surfaces, and orange sparingly for emphasis.
Is #3385ff readable on white or black?
#3385ff has a 3.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.