#3979C9 Hex Color
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A blue close to a clear midday sky, brighter than navy and softer than royal. Its solid saturation reads dependable rather than flashy, which suits finance, tech, and healthcare branding. Use it as a dominant base, but skip pure white behind it or it can wash out. Black text on #3979c9 reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. For muted supporting tones, see what colors make gray; warm neutrals flatter this hex code best.
Questions about #3979c9
What is #3979c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3979c9 is rgb(57, 121, 201), in HSL hsl(213, 57%, 51%) and in CMYK 72%, 40%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #3979c9?
Warm sand, soft coral, and muted charcoal all balance its cool cast. Skip stark white backgrounds, where it tends to wash out, and try charcoal for text or trim instead.
Is #3979c9 readable on white or black?
#3979c9 has a 4.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.75:1 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.