#386FA4 Hex Color
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#386fa4 is a muted, cool mid-tone blue that suggests stability and professional reliability. Because of its steady, unsaturated quality, it functions effectively as a base background color for financial or technical interfaces. Pair this hex code with soft greys or warm off-whites to soften the look. It supports white text with an accessible 5.3:1 contrast ratio, ensuring body text remains perfectly readable.
Questions about #386fa4
What is #386fa4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #386fa4 is rgb(56, 111, 164), in HSL hsl(209, 49%, 43%) and in CMYK 66%, 32%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #386fa4 for a balanced interface?
#386fa4 pairs best with soft greys or warm off-whites to maintain its professional clarity. If you need a secondary accent, try a soft terracotta to provide a warm, grounding contrast against this cool, muted blue base.
Is #386fa4 readable on white or black?
#386fa4 has a 5.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.97:1 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.