#356D99 Hex Color
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This muted, mid-tone blue carries a professional weight, perfect for corporate branding and financial interfaces. Its unsaturated character prevents it from feeling harsh, grounding UI elements with a sense of stability. Pair #356d99 with soft creams or light grays for a clean look, or use it as a primary base. White text provides strong 5.5:1 contrast, making it a reliable choice for accessible, readable body copy.
Questions about #356d99
What is #356d99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #356d99 is rgb(53, 109, 153), in HSL hsl(206, 49%, 40%) and in CMYK 65%, 29%, 0%, 40%.
What makes #356d99 a good choice for professional user interfaces?
This muted blue works exceptionally well because its unsaturated tone prevents harshness while maintaining a sense of serious, grounded stability. It provides a reliable base for financial applications and corporate dashboards where clarity and focus are the top priorities.
Which colors pair effectively with #356d99?
The muted character of #356d99 balances beautifully against cream or light gray backgrounds to keep designs clean. For text, white provides a high-contrast pairing that ensures readability, helping you meet essential accessibility standards for your projects.
Is #356d99 readable on white or black?
#356d99 has a 5.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.79:1 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.