#394D7C Hex Color
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#394d7c is a dark, muted blue with cool slate and slightly violet undertones. Its low saturation and deep value create a serious, controlled mood suited to security, finance, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a dominant background or supporting tone, with white text providing about 8.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #394d7c.
Questions about #394d7c
What is #394d7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #394d7c is rgb(57, 77, 124), in HSL hsl(222, 37%, 35%) and in CMYK 54%, 38%, 0%, 51%.
Where does #394d7c work best in a design?
#394d7c works best as a dominant background or supporting tone in interfaces, dashboards, and formal branding. Its low saturation keeps layouts restrained, while warm off-white or muted copper accents can prevent the palette from feeling flat.
What colors pair well with #394d7c?
#394d7c pairs well with warm off-white and subdued copper because their warmth offsets its cool, restrained blue. Use these accents sparingly, since the base color carries more visual weight than brighter supporting colors.
Is #394d7c readable on white or black?
#394d7c has a 8.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.