#3A6C98 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #3a6c98 is a medium-dark blue with gray undertones and moderate saturation. Its steady, controlled character conveys reliability, making it suitable for security, finance, healthcare, government, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand tone or UI base with warm white or muted coral. The hex code #3a6c98 supports white body text at about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #3a6c98
What is #3a6c98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a6c98 is rgb(58, 108, 152), in HSL hsl(208, 45%, 41%) and in CMYK 62%, 29%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3a6c98?
Does #3a6c98 read as warm or cool?
#3a6c98 reads as a cool blue because its muted gray undertones pull it away from warmer yellow and red hues, giving the shade a restrained, steady character in place of a bright or energetic appearance.
Is #3a6c98 readable on white or black?
#3a6c98 has a 5.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.77:1 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.