#387AA5 Hex Color
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Close to the blue of a galvanized steel drum or a faded work jacket, #387aa5 is a muted blue with gray undertones that keep it from feeling loud. It reads steady and competent, which suits finance, healthcare, and government branding. It works best as a dominant base color, and white text on it reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, enough to pass WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #387aa5
What is #387aa5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #387aa5 is rgb(56, 122, 165), in HSL hsl(204, 49%, 43%) and in CMYK 66%, 26%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #387aa5?
Warm accents like terracotta or amber give #387aa5 contrast without clashing, since the blue leans cool and gray. For a quieter palette, pair it with warm cream and soft charcoal grays.
What does the color #387aa5 communicate?
Its low saturation and medium darkness read as responsibility and control rather than excitement. That makes it a common pick for banks, law enforcement, and nautical or technical design.
Is #387aa5 readable on white or black?
#387aa5 has a 4.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.49:1 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.