#385DF2 Hex Color
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Far from a muted navy, #385df2 is a saturated, electric blue that reads bold at any size. Its intensity works best as a 10% accent: buttons, links, highlights. White text hits about 5.2:1 contrast on this hex code, enough for AA body copy. Pair it with soft coral to balance its cool edge, or browse other shades of blue for calmer options.
Questions about #385df2
What is #385df2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #385df2 is rgb(56, 93, 242), in HSL hsl(228, 88%, 58%) and in CMYK 77%, 62%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #385df2?
Soft coral, warm amber, and muted sage all balance the intensity of #385df2. It also stays bright on dark backgrounds, so treat it as an accent rather than a full base.
Is #385df2 readable on white or black?
#385df2 has a 5.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.01:1 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.