#36729F Hex Color
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This muted, steel-toned blue feels professional and grounded. Because of its steady, unpretentious character, #36729f serves well as a primary interface color for finance or security apps. It offers high readability, providing a 5.2:1 contrast ratio against white text. Designers often pair this hex code with soft greys or crisp off-whites to maintain a clean, institutional aesthetic.
Questions about #36729f
What is #36729f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #36729f is rgb(54, 114, 159), in HSL hsl(206, 49%, 42%) and in CMYK 66%, 28%, 0%, 38%.
What design styles work best with #36729f?
Use #36729f in professional, institutional, or security-focused interface designs where stability is key. It functions exceptionally well as a primary brand color when paired with neutral cool gray or crisp white text, ensuring high contrast and immediate user trust.
Is #36729f readable on white or black?
#36729f has a 5.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.06:1 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.