#35549C Hex Color
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#35549c is a dark, muted blue with cool undertones and moderate saturation. Its shaded character suggests seriousness, trust, and control, making it effective for security, finance, government, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant UI background; white text reaches about 7.2:1 contrast, enough for small body text. The hex code is #35549c.
Questions about #35549c
What is #35549c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #35549c is rgb(53, 84, 156), in HSL hsl(222, 49%, 41%) and in CMYK 66%, 46%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Is #35549c a warm or cool color?
#35549c reads as a cool blue because its hue leans toward blue with no strong yellow or red warmth; its muted saturation keeps the effect controlled rather than vivid, which suits serious, calm visual systems.
What colors pair well with #35549c?
Pair #35549c with white for clarity, pale blue for a restrained monochromatic look, or warm accents such as terracotta to balance its cool, serious character across interfaces, dashboards, or branded layouts. Keep brighter accents limited when the blue is used as a dominant background.
Is #35549c readable on white or black?
#35549c has a 7.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 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.