#3B4699 Hex Color
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Dark and slightly muted, #3b4699 is a cool indigo with blue-violet undertones and a serious, mysterious mood. This hex code works well as a dominant background for meditation, luxury, religious, and night-sky designs. White text provides about an 8.3:1 contrast ratio, while burgundy or soft gray adds depth and structure.
Questions about #3b4699
What is #3b4699 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b4699 is rgb(59, 70, 153), in HSL hsl(233, 44%, 42%) and in CMYK 61%, 54%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #3b4699?
#3b4699 pairs well with white and soft gray for crisp contrast, while burgundy adds warm depth without competing with its blue-violet undertone; pale neutrals keep the overall layout calm and let the indigo remain the focal point.
What mood does #3b4699 create in a design?
#3b4699 reads as cool, serious, and slightly mysterious because its deep blue base is softened by muted violet undertones, making it a strong choice for meditation, luxury, faith-based, and night-sky themes that need a calm, reflective atmosphere.
Is #3b4699 readable on white or black?
#3b4699 has a 8.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.