#395BB8 Hex Color
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#395bb8 is a saturated, medium-dark blue with a cool, slightly violet cast. Its strong chroma brings energy and focus, while its lower lightness keeps the mood serious and controlled. The hex code #395bb8 suits interface accents, calls to action, finance, technology, and security branding, with white text reading clearly at about a 6.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #395bb8
What is #395bb8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #395bb8 is rgb(57, 91, 184), in HSL hsl(224, 53%, 47%) and in CMYK 69%, 51%, 0%, 28%.
How should designers use #395bb8 in an interface?
#395bb8 works best as a strong supporting color or focused accent for buttons, links, active states, and data highlights, rather than covering every surface in a dense interface. Pair it with pale gray or warm off-white backgrounds to preserve its crisp, serious character.
What colors pair well with #395bb8?
#395bb8 pairs well with white, pale gray, and charcoal, while muted orange or terracotta accents add warmth without competing with its saturated blue base in buttons, charts, and branded layouts.
Is #395bb8 readable on white or black?
#395bb8 has a 6.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.36:1 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.