#3958C8 Hex Color
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Reach for #3958c8 when a call to action needs attention without resorting to red. This saturated blue runs cool, with an electric edge that suits tech, finance, and security branding. White text clears WCAG AA on top of it at roughly 6.2:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body copy. Best used as an accent or 10% layer, since a full background can feel heavy. The hex code #3958c8 pairs well with warm amber for balance.
Questions about #3958c8
What is #3958c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3958c8 is rgb(57, 88, 200), in HSL hsl(227, 57%, 50%) and in CMYK 72%, 56%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #3958c8?
Warm amber and soft coral balance the cool intensity of #3958c8, keeping layouts from feeling sterile. For a quieter scheme, try sage or muted sand as supporting neutrals.
Is #3958c8 readable on white or black?
#3958c8 has a 6.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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.