#3550A4 Hex Color
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For dark UI and finance branding, #3550a4 is a solid base color. This dark blue reads muted and cool, as if a touch of gray was mixed in. That dimmed quality suits moody layouts and corporate palettes better than bright accent work. White text on top hits about 7.4:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with warm coral or soft sand to keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #3550a4
What is #3550a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3550a4 is rgb(53, 80, 164), in HSL hsl(225, 51%, 43%) and in CMYK 68%, 51%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3550a4?
Warm accents like coral, amber, or muted gold keep #3550a4 from reading flat. For a quieter palette, combine it with pale gray blues and off-whites.
Is #3550a4 readable on white or black?
#3550a4 has a 7.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.