#3786AD Hex Color
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This unsaturated blue offers a stable, reliable tone perfect for corporate or government branding. It reads clearly against black text, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. Pair #3786ad with soft warm grays or clean white to prevent it from feeling too heavy in UI layouts. The hex code for this cool, professional shade is #3786ad.
Questions about #3786ad
What is #3786ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3786ad is rgb(55, 134, 173), in HSL hsl(200, 52%, 45%) and in CMYK 68%, 23%, 0%, 32%.
What colors pair best with #3786ad?
This blue works effectively alongside neutral tones like soft gray or crisp whites to maintain a clean, grounded aesthetic. For a stronger contrast that avoids being harsh, pair it with deep, desaturated charcoal tones rather than pure black.
Is #3786ad readable on white or black?
#3786ad has a 4.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.17:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.