#375474 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #375474 is a cool blue with gray undertones and low saturation. Its matte, slightly gloomy character suits security, finance, technology, and government branding, especially as a supporting tone beside off-white or muted burgundy. The hex code #375474 also works behind white body text, delivering about a 7.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #375474
What is #375474 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #375474 is rgb(55, 84, 116), in HSL hsl(211, 36%, 34%) and in CMYK 53%, 28%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #375474?
Pair #375474 with off-white for a restrained, readable palette, or add muted burgundy for warmth and contrast; pale blue-gray, charcoal, and soft neutrals can extend its cool, professional character without making the design feel overly saturated.
Where works well with #375474?
Use #375474 for dashboards, financial interfaces, security products, and government-facing layouts when you want a calm, serious mood; its matte blue-gray appearance works especially well as a supporting color beside off-white surfaces.
Is #375474 readable on white or black?
#375474 has a 7.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.68:1 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.