#3A79EF Hex Color
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Not a muted navy or a pale sky tone, #3a79ef is a bold, saturated blue with a strong cool edge. Its brightness suits accents, buttons, and calls to action rather than full backgrounds, where it can overwhelm. Black text passes on it at about 5.2:1, so small labels stay readable. Pair it with warm coral or sand tones to soften the electric feel.
Questions about #3a79ef
What is #3a79ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a79ef is rgb(58, 121, 239), in HSL hsl(219, 85%, 58%) and in CMYK 76%, 49%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #3a79ef?
Warm neighbors like coral or sandy beige balance its electric coolness best. It also reads cleaner against dark charcoal than against white, which can make it look washed out.
Is #3a79ef readable on white or black?
#3a79ef has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.