#3B82A0 Hex Color
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#3b82a0 is a muted, medium-dark blue with cool green-gray undertones. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a dependable, controlled feel suited to finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting color with warm white or rust accents. Black text offers about 4.9:1 contrast, and the hex code is #3b82a0.
Questions about #3b82a0
What is #3b82a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b82a0 is rgb(59, 130, 160), in HSL hsl(198, 46%, 43%) and in CMYK 63%, 19%, 0%, 37%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3b82a0?
Warm white, rust, charcoal, and muted beige pair well with #3b82a0, balancing its cool blue base with warmth while preserving a controlled, professional mood across interfaces, dashboards, and identity palettes. A terracotta accent adds energy.
Does #3b82a0 read as warm or cool?
#3b82a0 reads as a cool blue because its hue leans toward cyan, while its muted saturation and green-gray undertones soften the effect rather than making it feel bright or icy. It works well in calm, dependable interface designs.
Is #3b82a0 readable on white or black?
#3b82a0 has a 4.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.88:1 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.