#3759B5 Hex Color

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This intense, saturated blue projects reliability and serious energy, making it an excellent choice for corporate branding or UI accents. While it stands well on its own, it functions best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background. White text sits perfectly against this hue for clear readability. The hex code for this shade is #3759b5. If you need to mute this boldness, mixing gray can soften the intensity.

Questions about #3759b5

What is #3759b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3759b5 is rgb(55, 89, 181), in HSL hsl(224, 53%, 46%) and in CMYK 70%, 51%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #3759b5 for a balanced palette?
This strong blue pairs best with high-contrast neutrals like crisp white or soft charcoal to maintain legibility. If you need a secondary color, a warm gold or light orange creates a vibrant, professional contrast that helps the blue pop without clashing.
Is #3759b5 readable on white or black?
#3759b5 has a 6.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.25:1 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.