#354585 Hex Color
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#354585 is a muted, dusty blue that carries a steady, professional weight. It serves as an effective base for corporate branding where stability is the goal. Use this shade against light text to ensure high contrast, as white text achieves a 9.0:1 ratio. The hex code #354585 works best when balanced by soft creams or cool grays rather than stark, bright whites.
Questions about #354585
What is #354585 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #354585 is rgb(53, 69, 133), in HSL hsl(228, 43%, 36%) and in CMYK 60%, 48%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair best with #354585?
This muted blue works best when balanced by soft creams, cool grays, or off-whites rather than stark, bright whites. These neutral tones ground the professional weight of the color, allowing its dusty undertones to remain readable and elegant in design systems.
Is #354585 readable on white or black?
#354585 has a 8.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.34:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.