#3872B1 Hex Color
Professional and steady muted mid-tone blue
This muted, medium-toned blue projects stability and professional reliability, making it a common choice for corporate UI and finance branding. Because it offers a solid 5.0:1 contrast ratio against white text, it works well for readable body copy. Pair #3872b1 with soft warm grays rather than stark white to prevent it from looking too clinical. The hex code is #3872b1.
Questions about #3872b1
What is #3872b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3872b1 is rgb(56, 114, 177), in HSL hsl(211, 52%, 46%) and in CMYK 68%, 36%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair best with #3872b1 for professional branding?
#3872b1 works best when balanced against soft, warm neutrals rather than stark, clinical white. Pairing this blue with a light warm gray or a subtle cream helps maintain its approachable and reliable character without making the interface feel too cold or sterile.
Is #3872b1 readable on white or black?
#3872b1 has a 4.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.20:1 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.