#36779C Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #36779c is a medium-dark blue with soft gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its steady character supports trust and reliability in finance, security, healthcare, and government branding. Use the hex code #36779c as a supporting tone with warm white or muted copper. White text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body text.
Questions about #36779c
What is #36779c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #36779c is rgb(54, 119, 156), in HSL hsl(202, 49%, 41%) and in CMYK 65%, 24%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #36779c?
Does #36779c read as warm or cool?
#36779c reads as a cool, muted blue because its blue-cyan base is softened by gray undertones and restrained saturation, giving interfaces a steady, reliable mood suited to finance, security, healthcare, and government contexts.
Is #36779c suitable for text?
White text on #36779c reaches about a 4.9:1 contrast ratio, meeting the usual threshold for normal text; verify the final font size, weight, and surrounding colors with a contrast checker before publishing.
Is #36779c readable on white or black?
#36779c has a 4.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.27:1 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.