#3A6A9D Hex Color
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#3a6a9d is a cool, moderately muted blue with a slightly gray undertone and medium-dark value. Its restrained saturation supports trust, reliability, and control in security, finance, technology, and healthcare branding. Use it as a dominant base with white text; its 5.6:1 contrast meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #3a6a9d
What is #3a6a9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a6a9d is rgb(58, 106, 157), in HSL hsl(211, 46%, 42%) and in CMYK 63%, 32%, 0%, 38%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3a6a9d?
#3a6a9d pairs effectively with muted terracotta, warm off-white, and pale sand because its cool, gray-leaning blue gains warmth and definition without losing its dependable mood. Use terracotta for calls to action or small highlights.
Is #3a6a9d readable on white or black?
#3a6a9d has a 5.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.72:1 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.