#365BA1 Hex Color
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A dependable blue for finance dashboards, security branding, and government sites. #365ba1 is dark, dim, and unsaturated, so it reads serious and steady rather than playful. White text passes cleanly on top at about 6.6:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. Use it as a dominant base and pair it with warm brass or rust to lift the gloom. The hex code #365ba1 suits nautical palettes too.
Questions about #365ba1
What is #365ba1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #365ba1 is rgb(54, 91, 161), in HSL hsl(219, 50%, 42%) and in CMYK 66%, 43%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #365ba1?
Warm accents like terracotta, brass, and cream lift #365ba1 and keep it from feeling gloomy. Its low saturation flatters earthy tones, while cool grays and similar blues next to it can look flat.
Is #365ba1 readable on white or black?
#365ba1 has a 6.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 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.