#394E9D Hex Color
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This muted, cool blue reads as steady and serious, making it a reliable choice for corporate or security-focused UI designs. Since white text maintains a strong 7.6:1 contrast ratio against this background, it works well for readable interfaces. Avoid pairing it with other cool tones, as they can cause it to look muddy. The hex code for this specific color is #394e9d.
Questions about #394e9d
What is #394e9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #394e9d is rgb(57, 78, 157), in HSL hsl(227, 47%, 42%) and in CMYK 64%, 50%, 0%, 38%.
What colors should I avoid pairing with #394e9d?
You should generally avoid placing #394e9d directly against other cool tones or similar mid-range blues, as the lack of visual separation can make the overall color palette appear muddy and flat. Instead, consider pairing it with a high-contrast neutral like a soft off-white.
Is #394e9d readable on white or black?
#394e9d has a 7.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 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.