#397AA8 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #397aa8 is a medium blue with gray undertones and moderate lightness. Its restrained saturation supports trust and control without feeling severe, making it useful for finance, security, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand color or UI background; white text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this blue is #397aa8.
Questions about #397aa8
What is #397aa8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #397aa8 is rgb(57, 122, 168), in HSL hsl(205, 49%, 44%) and in CMYK 66%, 27%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #397aa8?
Pair #397aa8 with white, charcoal, or soft warm accents such as terracotta to balance its cool blue base; use deeper blues for a quieter monochromatic palette with gentle variation.
Is #397aa8 readable on white or black?
#397aa8 has a 4.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.52:1 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 works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.