#3A506B Hex Color
A serious and professional inky slate
#3a506b is an inky, desaturated slate that reads serious and professional. Because of its low chroma, it serves as a stable background color for corporate UI designs or security-focused applications. While it lacks the punch of brighter hues, it pairs effectively with crisp white text for excellent readability. The hex code #3a506b is best used as a grounding base rather than a bright accent.
Questions about #3a506b
What is #3a506b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a506b is rgb(58, 80, 107), in HSL hsl(213, 30%, 32%) and in CMYK 46%, 25%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #3a506b?
#3a506b functions as a neutral anchor, making it highly compatible with crisp, high-contrast whites and light greys for text. To create depth, pair this slate with a soft amber or warm terracotta to introduce a deliberate, sophisticated color temperature contrast.
Is #3a506b readable on white or black?
#3a506b has a 8.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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.