#3463A3 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, this mid-tone blue carries a serious, reliable weight ideal for corporate identities or security-focused UI. Because of its desaturated, somber quality, it pairs well with crisp white text, which remains highly readable against this background. The hex code #3463a3 works best as a primary branding color rather than a large-scale fill, where its gloomy character might overwhelm a design.
Questions about #3463a3
What is #3463a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3463a3 is rgb(52, 99, 163), in HSL hsl(215, 52%, 42%) and in CMYK 68%, 39%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
How can I effectively use #3463a3 in UI design?
This color is best used as a primary accent rather than a large background fill due to its somber, heavy nature. It pairs beautifully with crisp white text or very light gray shades, ensuring high readability for security interfaces and professional platforms.
Does #3463a3 feel warm or cool?
This shade is distinctly cool, carrying a calm and detached presence that reads as trustworthy and stable. Its muted quality prevents it from feeling overly vibrant or neon, making it a safe choice for corporate communications that need a serious, grounded tone.
Is #3463a3 readable on white or black?
#3463a3 has a 6.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.45:1 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.