#3878DE Hex Color
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#3878de is a saturated, bright blue with a cool, clear finish and enough intensity to command attention. It brings energy and reliability to technology, finance, healthcare, and security interfaces, especially as a call-to-action or 10% accent. Black text achieves about 4.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code for this blue is #3878de.
Questions about #3878de
What is #3878de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3878de is rgb(56, 120, 222), in HSL hsl(217, 72%, 55%) and in CMYK 75%, 46%, 0%, 13%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3878de?
#3878de pairs well with white and cool neutrals for a crisp interface, while navy or slate can add depth; warm accents such as orange provide strong complementary contrast when used sparingly.
Is #3878de readable on white or black?
#3878de has a 4.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.90:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.