#3A9AD9 Hex Color
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#3a9ad9 is a steady medium blue with a muted, grayed finish. Its low saturation keeps the mood calm and controlled, which suits finance, healthcare, and tech branding. This hex code works best as a background or supporting tone behind black text, a pairing that clears WCAG AA at about 6.8:1. Pair it with terracotta or warm sand, because muted much further it starts reading like mixed gray.
Questions about #3a9ad9
What is #3a9ad9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a9ad9 is rgb(58, 154, 217), in HSL hsl(204, 68%, 54%) and in CMYK 73%, 29%, 0%, 15%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3a9ad9?
Terracotta and warm sand are strong picks for #3a9ad9, adding heat that offsets its cool, grayed base. Navy and charcoal work for a quieter, more corporate palette.
Is #3a9ad9 readable on white or black?
#3a9ad9 has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.80:1 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.