#3A6B8C Hex Color
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A muted, medium-dark blue with a gray cast, #3a6b8c sits somewhere between denim and steel. The desaturated hex code reads steady and low-key, which suits finance, healthcare, and government branding. It works best as a supporting tone: at large sizes it can turn muddy, and it washes out next to plain white. White text passes AA on top of it at about 5.7:1, so small copy stays readable. Pair it with soft coral for warmth.
Questions about #3a6b8c
What is #3a6b8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a6b8c is rgb(58, 107, 140), in HSL hsl(204, 41%, 39%) and in CMYK 59%, 24%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #3a6b8c?
Warm coral and soft sand lift #3a6b8c and keep it from feeling flat, while burgundy makes it read deeper and richer. Cream backgrounds work better than pure white, which can wash out its gray undertone.
Is #3a6b8c readable on white or black?
#3a6b8c has a 5.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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.