#3A5F8C Hex Color
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Not a bright or playful blue, #3a5f8c is a muted steel navy with clear gray undertones. Its low saturation makes it a dependable dominant base for finance, security, or government layouts, though it can go muddy next to pure white. White text on the hex code #3a5f8c reaches about 6.6:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #3a5f8c
What is #3a5f8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a5f8c is rgb(58, 95, 140), in HSL hsl(213, 41%, 39%) and in CMYK 59%, 32%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3a5f8c?
Warm accents like burgundy or muted coral give #3a5f8c contrast without clashing. For text and backgrounds, a soft cream reads better against it than stark white.
Is #3a5f8c readable on white or black?
#3a5f8c has a 6.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.19:1 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.