#386690 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #386690 is a dark blue with gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its serious depth supports trust, security, and control without the harshness of near-black navy. Use it as a dominant UI background or branding base, with white text for strong readable contrast. The hex code #386690 also suits finance, technology, healthcare, and nautical designs.
Questions about #386690
What is #386690 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #386690 is rgb(56, 102, 144), in HSL hsl(209, 44%, 39%) and in CMYK 61%, 29%, 0%, 44%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #386690?
#386690 pairs well with warm off-white, muted terracotta, and burgundy, which add contrast without making the palette feel bright. Use pale neutrals for spacious layouts, or reserve warmer accents for buttons, links, and key brand details.
Is #386690 readable on white or black?
#386690 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.