#3465AE Hex Color
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#3465ae is a muted denim blue with a soft gray undertone. Its low saturation keeps it calm, which suits finance, healthcare, and government branding. It works best as a supporting tone or UI base rather than a loud accent. Pair it with burgundy for richer contrast than the usual white. White text reads at about 5.8:1 on this hex code, enough for AA body text.
Questions about #3465ae
What is #3465ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3465ae is rgb(52, 101, 174), in HSL hsl(216, 54%, 44%) and in CMYK 70%, 42%, 0%, 32%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3465ae?
Burgundy and warm ochre flatter #3465ae because their warmth offsets its cool, grayed base. Charcoal and soft cream also work when you want a quieter, more neutral palette.
What does #3465ae communicate in design?
Its muted saturation and medium darkness read as dependable and controlled, which is why shades like #3465ae show up in finance, healthcare, and government branding. It avoids the urgency of brighter blues.
Is #3465ae readable on white or black?
#3465ae has a 5.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.61:1 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.