#3883B4 Hex Color
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#3883b4 is a moderately muted, cool blue with a clean, slightly gray cast. Its steady tone supports trust and reliability in finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting color beside navy or warm sand rather than a full-page background. Black text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #3883b4.
Questions about #3883b4
What is #3883b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3883b4 is rgb(56, 131, 180), in HSL hsl(204, 53%, 46%) and in CMYK 69%, 27%, 0%, 29%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3883b4?
#3883b4 pairs well with navy, warm sand, off-white, and charcoal, using the blue as a supporting accent rather than a full-page background to balance its cool, slightly gray character and steady mood.
Where does #3883b4 work best in a design?
#3883b4 works well for trust-focused interfaces, healthcare or technology layouts, dashboards, buttons, and secondary panels, where its moderately muted blue tone adds clarity without overwhelming the page as a large background.
Is #3883b4 readable on white or black?
#3883b4 has a 4.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.07:1 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.