#3865D8 Hex Color
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Reach for #3865d8 when a design needs a bold call to action, a standout link, or a primary button fill. This saturated royal blue carries a cool cast and plenty of punch, so use it as an accent rather than a full background. White text hits about 5.2:1 contrast on it, which passes AA for body text. It flatters warm neutrals like cream and soft coral, which tone down the intensity.
Questions about #3865d8
What is #3865d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3865d8 is rgb(56, 101, 216), in HSL hsl(223, 67%, 53%) and in CMYK 74%, 53%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #3865d8?
Is #3865d8 readable on white or black?
#3865d8 has a 5.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.02:1 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.