#3B5ECD Hex Color
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#3b5ecd is a saturated, cool blue with medium lightness and a slight violet cast. Its vivid intensity brings energy and focus to calls to action, technology, finance, and healthcare interfaces. Use it as a bold accent or supporting brand color instead of a full background. White text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. This hex code is #3b5ecd.
Questions about #3b5ecd
What is #3b5ecd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b5ecd is rgb(59, 94, 205), in HSL hsl(226, 59%, 52%) and in CMYK 71%, 54%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3b5ecd?
#3b5ecd pairs well with charcoal, warm off-white, and muted terracotta because these quieter companions temper its high saturation and let the blue lead without making the palette feel harsh or overly cold. Use terracotta sparingly for small highlights.
Is #3b5ecd readable on white or black?
#3b5ecd has a 5.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.