#3475AB Hex Color
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#3475ab is a cool, moderately muted blue with a medium-dark value and a slight gray undertone. Its restrained saturation supports trust and reliability without feeling severe, making it useful for finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a dominant brand or UI color, with white text for readable body copy. The hex code is #3475ab.
Questions about #3475ab
What is #3475ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3475ab is rgb(52, 117, 171), in HSL hsl(207, 53%, 44%) and in CMYK 70%, 32%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #3475ab?
#3475ab pairs well with warm off-white, terracotta, and charcoal, because these partners soften its cool blue cast, add grounded contrast, and keep the palette restrained for dashboards, editorial layouts, and trustworthy service branding.
Does #3475ab read warm or cool?
#3475ab reads cool because its blue hue and moderate saturation lean away from yellow, while its medium-dark value and slight gray cast keep the effect controlled rather than bright or icy.
Is #3475ab readable on white or black?
#3475ab has a 4.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.27:1 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.