#3A5496 Hex Color
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#3a5496 is a dark, muted blue with cool undertones and a matte, slightly dusty finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, controlled mood without feeling heavy. Use it as a supporting tone for finance, technology, or security interfaces. White text reaches about 7.3:1 contrast on it. The hex code is #3a5496.
Questions about #3a5496
What is #3a5496 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a5496 is rgb(58, 84, 150), in HSL hsl(223, 44%, 41%) and in CMYK 61%, 44%, 0%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #3a5496?
#3a5496 pairs well with warm off-white, muted terracotta, and pale blue-gray because those lighter or warmer tones soften its cool, subdued base without competing with it in a layout or interface. Reserve terracotta for small accents.
Is #3a5496 readable on white or black?
#3a5496 has a 7.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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.