#38617F Hex Color
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A dark, muted blue with gray undertones, #38617f feels cool, serious, and slightly gloomy without losing clarity. The hex code #38617f suits finance, technology, government, and security interfaces, especially as a supporting tone or dark background. White text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #38617f
What is #38617f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38617f is rgb(56, 97, 127), in HSL hsl(205, 39%, 36%) and in CMYK 56%, 24%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #38617f?
#38617f pairs well with burgundy, cream, and charcoal because their warmer or darker values give its muted blue depth without making the palette feel overly cold. Use burgundy sparingly for emphasis.
Is #38617f readable on white or black?
#38617f has a 6.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.18:1 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.