#3790E1 Hex Color
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Cool and fairly saturated, #3790e1 is a medium blue with a clean, focused look. Its controlled intensity supports trust and reliability in security, finance, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant UI or brand color, paired with navy or warm white. The hex code #3790e1 also provides enough contrast for readable black body text.
Questions about #3790e1
What is #3790e1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3790e1 is rgb(55, 144, 225), in HSL hsl(209, 74%, 55%) and in CMYK 76%, 36%, 0%, 12%.
Does #3790e1 read as a warm or cool blue?
#3790e1 reads as a cool blue because its clear blue hue and moderate saturation create a crisp, focused impression rather than the softness associated with warmer, violet- or green-leaning blues.
What colors pair well with #3790e1?
Is #3790e1 readable on white or black?
#3790e1 has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.