#356ED1 Hex Color
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A vivid, high-chroma blue, #356ed1 commands attention without feeling aggressive. It acts as a perfect accent for tech interfaces or corporate branding where reliability is paramount. This shade provides enough contrast for white text, so use it freely for call-to-action buttons. The hex code for this saturated blue is #356ed1. It pairs cleanly with light grays for a professional, modern finish.
Questions about #356ed1
What is #356ed1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #356ed1 is rgb(53, 110, 209), in HSL hsl(218, 63%, 51%) and in CMYK 75%, 47%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #356ed1?
This vibrant blue works best when balanced by neutrals like charcoal or light slate grays to ground the saturation. For a modern corporate palette, try pairing it with off-white or soft, muted teals to maintain professional clarity.
Is #356ed1 readable on white or black?
#356ed1 has a 4.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.30:1 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.