#3B4F73 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated blue offers a serious and composed look, useful for professional layouts requiring high readability. It functions well as a dominant background color because white text provides excellent contrast against its dark, muted tone. Avoid using it alongside other muddy hues to prevent a flat appearance. The hex code for this cool, professional shade is #3b4f73.
Questions about #3b4f73
What is #3b4f73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b4f73 is rgb(59, 79, 115), in HSL hsl(219, 32%, 34%) and in CMYK 49%, 31%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair best with the dusty blue #3b4f73?
Is #3b4f73 readable on white or black?
#3b4f73 has a 8.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 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.