#3B7BC9 Hex Color
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This cool, unsaturated blue lands in a professional space perfect for finance and corporate UI designs. Because it sits at a 4.9:1 contrast ratio against black text, it functions well as a reliable background or large block color. To avoid a sterile look, pair hex code #3b7bc9 with warm terracotta or soft creams to add depth to your layouts.
Questions about #3b7bc9
What is #3b7bc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b7bc9 is rgb(59, 123, 201), in HSL hsl(213, 57%, 51%) and in CMYK 71%, 39%, 0%, 21%.
Where does #3b7bc9 work best in UI design?
#3b7bc9 serves as an ideal background or block color for financial and corporate interfaces where clarity and trust are priorities. Because it provides a solid 4.9:1 contrast ratio against black text, it maintains strong readability for data-heavy dashboard layouts.
Which accent colors pair well with #3b7bc9?
To prevent this cool blue from feeling too sterile, balance it with warm, earthy tones like terracotta or soft, creamy neutrals. These contrasting hues add necessary depth to your layout, shifting the mood from strictly business to modern and inviting.
Is #3b7bc9 readable on white or black?
#3b7bc9 has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.