#3A4B9C Hex Color
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Dark and dim, #3a4b9c is a muted indigo that reads serious without tipping into full navy. Its low saturation keeps it steady, which suits dominant bases in finance, tech, and dark mode layouts. White text hits about 7.9:1 contrast here, well past AA for small body copy. Skip the obvious neutrals and pair it with burgundy or aged brass for a richer feel.
Questions about #3a4b9c
What is #3a4b9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a4b9c is rgb(58, 75, 156), in HSL hsl(230, 46%, 42%) and in CMYK 63%, 52%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #3a4b9c?
Warm companions work best: burgundy, aged brass, or muted gold bring out its depth. Cool brights like cyan tend to clash, and plain gray makes it read flat and corporate.
Is #3a4b9c readable on white or black?
#3a4b9c has a 7.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.