#3A5DA8 Hex Color
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The hex code #3a5da8 is a dark, muted blue with cool undertones and enough depth to feel serious without becoming navy. Its low saturation suits moody backgrounds, security and finance interfaces, or controlled brand accents. Use it as a supporting tone with burgundy or warm off-white; white text has about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio for readable body copy.
Questions about #3a5da8
What is #3a5da8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a5da8 is rgb(58, 93, 168), in HSL hsl(221, 49%, 44%) and in CMYK 65%, 45%, 0%, 34%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3a5da8?
The #3a5da8 hex color pairs well with burgundy, warm off-white, and muted brass, which add measured warmth without overpowering its restrained blue base in a brand or interface palette where the blue remains the anchor. Use burgundy for a focused accent and off-white for softer supporting surfaces.
Is #3a5da8 readable on white or black?
#3a5da8 has a 6.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.31:1 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.