#3656A1 Hex Color
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#3656a1 is a dark, muted blue with cool undertones and moderate saturation. Its shaded appearance suggests seriousness, trust, and security, making it a strong base for finance, technology, government, and healthcare designs. Use it for UI backgrounds or branding. White text reaches about 7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #3656a1.
Questions about #3656a1
What is #3656a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3656a1 is rgb(54, 86, 161), in HSL hsl(222, 50%, 42%) and in CMYK 66%, 47%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #3656a1?
Does #3656a1 read as a warm or cool color?
#3656a1 reads as a cool color because its blue base and restrained saturation create a shaded, composed appearance. It conveys trust and security more readily than warmth, making it a natural fit for professional interfaces and institutional branding.
Is #3656a1 readable on white or black?
#3656a1 has a 6.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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.