#3A49F2 Hex Color
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Bright and intensely saturated, #3a49f2 is a cool blue with a slight violet cast. This strong hex code brings energy and focus to calls to action, security interfaces, finance tools, and technology branding. Use it as a small accent or bold primary color, with white text for clear contrast that meets WCAG AA body-text requirements.
Questions about #3a49f2
What is #3a49f2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a49f2 is rgb(58, 73, 242), in HSL hsl(235, 88%, 59%) and in CMYK 76%, 70%, 0%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #3a49f2 in a design?
#3a49f2 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, charcoal for a softer text hierarchy, and warm coral or orange accents that offset its cool violet-blue cast. For balanced layouts, use the blue as an accent and let neutral surfaces carry most of the page.
Is #3a49f2 readable on white or black?
#3a49f2 has a 6.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.41:1 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.