#3B4C82 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty blue with gray undertones, #3b4c82 sits deep enough to pass for navy in dim light. It works best as a supporting base in finance, tech, and law enforcement palettes, where warm brass or burgundy accents keep it from going flat. White text holds up well on this hex code at roughly 8.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #3b4c82
What is #3b4c82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b4c82 is rgb(59, 76, 130), in HSL hsl(226, 38%, 37%) and in CMYK 55%, 42%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #3b4c82?
Burgundy, warm brass, and muted mustard all bring out the warmth this dark blue hides, while soft grays and off-whites keep a palette calm. Skip bright cyans, which can make #3b4c82 look muddy by comparison.
Is #3b4c82 readable on white or black?
#3b4c82 has a 8.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.