#3A4F78 Hex Color
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#3a4f78 is a muted, dusty blue with a cool, desaturated presence. Because it feels restrained and serious, this shade functions well as a professional base for finance or technology interfaces. It pairs effectively with crisp white text for high contrast, ensuring readability in UI design. Designers favor this hex code for establishing a reliable, grounded mood without the starkness of pure navy.
Questions about #3a4f78
What is #3a4f78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a4f78 is rgb(58, 79, 120), in HSL hsl(220, 35%, 35%) and in CMYK 52%, 34%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #3a4f78 for professional designs?
This muted blue works best with crisp, high-contrast neutrals like off-white or warm-gray to maintain readability. For a sophisticated accent, you can introduce a subtle soft-gold or muted-teal to add depth without disrupting its grounded, serious character.
Is #3a4f78 readable on white or black?
#3a4f78 has a 8.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.56:1 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.