#3B6FBD Hex Color
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The hex code #3b6fbd is a cool, moderately muted blue with a steady, professional feel. Its restrained saturation supports trust and reliability without becoming harsh, making it useful for finance, technology, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone or interface background, with white text achieving about a 5.0:1 contrast ratio for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #3b6fbd
What is #3b6fbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b6fbd is rgb(59, 111, 189), in HSL hsl(216, 52%, 49%) and in CMYK 69%, 41%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #3b6fbd?
#3b6fbd pairs well with white and pale gray for clean contrast, while charcoal adds a grounded text color; warm accents such as muted orange or terracotta balance its cool blue without overwhelming it.
Why does #3b6fbd feel cool and professional?
#3b6fbd reads as a cool blue because its blue and green channels are stronger than its red channel, while moderate saturation keeps it measured rather than vivid. That balance can suggest trust, focus, and reliability in interfaces, healthcare materials, and business branding.
Is #3b6fbd readable on white or black?
#3b6fbd has a 5.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.19:1 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.