#3998C6 Hex Color
Professional and steady mid-tone blue
#3998c6 is a cool, muted blue that projects stability and professionalism. Its moderate saturation makes it a reliable base for corporate identities in finance or security sectors. Because this color offers strong contrast with black text, it functions effectively for UI elements and navigation. While it sits comfortably on its own, try pairing this hex code with warm grays to soften its industrial edge.
Questions about #3998c6
What is #3998c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3998c6 is rgb(57, 152, 198), in HSL hsl(200, 55%, 50%) and in CMYK 71%, 23%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #3998c6?
Pair #3998c6 with warm neutrals like charcoal or soft off-white to ground its industrial tone. Adding a muted terracotta accent can provide a sophisticated contrast that prevents the blue from feeling too clinical in web interfaces.
Is #3998c6 readable on white or black?
#3998c6 has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.48:1 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.