#385B82 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue carries a serious and understated tone. Because it is desaturated and cool, #385b82 functions best as a stabilizing background color in corporate or technology interfaces. It pairs well with crisp whites for high contrast, and white text maintains excellent readability against this shade. Avoid using it for small, delicate details, where it may lack the punch needed to stand out.
Questions about #385b82
What is #385b82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #385b82 is rgb(56, 91, 130), in HSL hsl(212, 40%, 36%) and in CMYK 57%, 30%, 0%, 49%.
What design schemes work best with #385b82?
This color acts as a strong anchor, pairing effectively with crisp neutrals or subtle off-whites to maintain a professional aesthetic, while avoiding small, delicate details that might lose definition against its desaturated, cool blue composition.
Is #385b82 readable on white or black?
#385b82 has a 7.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.98:1 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.