#3590CC Hex Color
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This cool, muted blue projects a sense of steady reliability often found in financial and tech branding. Because it sits at a medium saturation, #3590cc avoids appearing too electric or aggressive. It pairs well with slate grays for a professional, grounded UI. With strong contrast against black text, this hex code works best as a primary action button or a structured accent rather than a dominant background.
Questions about #3590cc
What is #3590cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3590cc is rgb(53, 144, 204), in HSL hsl(204, 60%, 50%) and in CMYK 74%, 29%, 0%, 20%.
Where should I use #3590cc in a UI design?
#3590cc works best as a primary action button or a subtle structural accent rather than a dominant background color. Its moderate saturation keeps it from appearing too aggressive, while providing enough visual weight to guide a user's attention toward critical interactive elements.
What colors pair well with #3590cc?
This muted blue pairs effectively with slate gray or charcoal for a professional and grounded UI aesthetic. These neutral tones allow the blue to stand out as a functional element without overwhelming the interface or causing eye fatigue during prolonged use.
Is #3590cc readable on white or black?
#3590cc has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.