#3B78A0 Hex Color
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#3b78a0 is an unsaturated, cool blue with a muted, slightly gray cast. Its medium-dark value suggests trust and reliability without navy’s weight, fitting security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. The hex code is #3b78a0. Use it as a supporting brand tone or UI accent; white text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #3b78a0
What is #3b78a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b78a0 is rgb(59, 120, 160), in HSL hsl(204, 46%, 43%) and in CMYK 63%, 25%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #3b78a0 in a design palette?
#3b78a0 pairs well with white, charcoal, and warm accents such as terracotta or mustard, because its muted blue base gains useful contrast without making the palette feel overly bright or busy.
Is #3b78a0 suitable for white text?
Yes, white text on #3b78a0 provides about 4.8:1 contrast, meeting the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body text and making this medium-dark blue suitable for readable buttons, labels, and interface panels when spacing remains clear.
Is #3b78a0 readable on white or black?
#3b78a0 has a 4.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.38:1 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.