#3B4D75 Hex Color
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#3b4d75 is a muted dark blue that leans gray, keeping it moody without sinking to black. That low saturation makes it a solid base for dark UI backgrounds and supporting tones, where white text hits about 8.4:1 contrast. Pair it with burgundy or dusty coral to add warmth. The hex code #3b4d75 suits finance, healthcare, and nautical palettes.
Questions about #3b4d75
What is #3b4d75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b4d75 is rgb(59, 77, 117), in HSL hsl(221, 33%, 35%) and in CMYK 50%, 34%, 0%, 54%.
What text color works best on #3b4d75?
White text reads most clearly on #3b4d75, with a contrast ratio of about 8.4:1. That clears WCAG AA for small body text, so it holds up as a dark background for interfaces and long-form layouts.
What colors pair well with #3b4d75?
It looks richer next to burgundy or dusty coral, which add warmth to its gray-blue cast. Keep bright colors for small accents and let #3b4d75 carry the base of the palette.
Is #3b4d75 readable on white or black?
#3b4d75 has a 8.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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.