#38649C Hex Color
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A denim blue with gray undertones, closer to a faded workwear jacket than a bright sky. #38649c is muted and dim, which gives it a serious, steady feel. It holds up as a dominant base in finance or tech layouts, and white text reads clearly at about 6.0:1 contrast. Warm amber or burgundy accents keep it from going flat.
Questions about #38649c
What is #38649c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38649c is rgb(56, 100, 156), in HSL hsl(214, 47%, 42%) and in CMYK 64%, 36%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #38649c?
Warm accents like terracotta or amber bring out its cooler side, while burgundy makes it read richer and more formal. Cream text also works better than pure white here.
Is #38649c readable on white or black?
#38649c has a 6.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.47:1 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.