#374982 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, dusty blue carries a muted, inky quality that reads serious and professional. Because it lacks intensity, #374982 works well as a grounding base for dark mode interfaces or corporate branding. White text stands out sharply against this shade, making it a functional choice for readability. If you want to lean into its grayer tones, consider mixing gray to adjust the temperature.
Questions about #374982
What is #374982 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #374982 is rgb(55, 73, 130), in HSL hsl(226, 41%, 36%) and in CMYK 58%, 44%, 0%, 49%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #374982?
This muted blue works best with crisp, neutral accents that prevent the interface from feeling muddy. Pair #374982 with soft gray or clean white to maintain high contrast, or add a pop of mustard yellow for a sophisticated, complementary corporate palette.
Is #374982 suitable for text on dark backgrounds?
No, #374982 is too dark to serve as a readable text color against most dark backgrounds. Instead, use this shade as a background color itself, where it provides a professional, ink-like foundation that allows white or light-toned text to stand out clearly.
Is #374982 readable on white or black?
#374982 has a 8.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.43:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.