#3B5273 Hex Color
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#3b5273 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, slightly dusty finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, technology, healthcare, and government work. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background; white text reaches about 8.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #3b5273.
Questions about #3b5273
What is #3b5273 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b5273 is rgb(59, 82, 115), in HSL hsl(215, 32%, 34%) and in CMYK 49%, 29%, 0%, 55%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3b5273?
Pair #3b5273 with warm terracotta or muted sage to soften its cool, gray cast without losing its serious character; white type provides clean contrast, while burgundy adds a richer accent.
Where does #3b5273 work best in an interface?
Use #3b5273 as a dark base for dashboards, navigation, security screens, or editorial layouts, especially when white text needs strong readability; its low saturation also makes it a dependable supporting color beside brighter action accents.
Is #3b5273 readable on white or black?
#3b5273 has a 7.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.