#3B5698 Hex Color
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Muted Lavender is a dim, moderately desaturated blue with subtle violet undertones. Its cool, matte character suggests seriousness, trust, and controlled depth, making it effective for technology, finance, healthcare, and government branding. Use the hex code #3b5698 as a supporting tone or dark UI background; white text achieves about 7.1:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about Muted Lavender
What is the hex code for Muted Lavender?
Muted Lavender is #3b5698. In RGB that is rgb(59, 86, 152), in HSL hsl(223, 44%, 41%) and in CMYK 61%, 43%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #3b5698?
Muted Lavender #3b5698 pairs well with white for crisp contrast and warm ochre or amber accents to balance its cool violet undertone; charcoal can support quieter, more restrained layouts.
Is Muted Lavender #3b5698 warm or cool?
Muted Lavender #3b5698 reads as cool because its blue base outweighs its subtle violet undertone; its dim, moderately desaturated finish gives it a controlled, professional mood rather than a soft, warm lavender feel.
Is Muted Lavender readable on white or black?
Muted Lavender has a 7.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.97:1 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.