#3497CF Hex Color
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A medium-toned, unsaturated blue that carries a professional, reliable weight. Because of its steady character, the hex code #3497cf shines in corporate finance or tech interfaces where clarity is mandatory. It works well as a dominant base color because it provides sufficient contrast for black text at small sizes. Pair it with soft grays to keep the palette clean without becoming too sterile.
Questions about #3497cf
What is #3497cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3497cf is rgb(52, 151, 207), in HSL hsl(202, 62%, 51%) and in CMYK 75%, 27%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #3497cf in a UI palette?
You can create a balanced, professional look by pairing #3497cf with soft neutrals. It functions best when accented by slate or cool grays, which allow the blue to stand out without feeling too vibrant or overwhelming in tech-focused designs.
Is #3497cf readable on white or black?
#3497cf has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.47:1 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.