#3B86BF Hex Color
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Denim blue, close to a faded work shirt. #3b86bf carries enough gray to read steady instead of playful, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare apps, and law enforcement branding. It works best as a supporting tone or UI background; black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.3:1. The hex code #3b86bf sits cool and muted, though it can wash out next to pure white.
Questions about #3b86bf
What is #3b86bf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b86bf is rgb(59, 134, 191), in HSL hsl(206, 53%, 49%) and in CMYK 69%, 30%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #3b86bf?
Warm, darker tones flatter it most: terracotta, burgundy, and olive keep #3b86bf from feeling flat. For a cleaner palette, pair it with soft cream or charcoal instead of stark white.
Is #3b86bf readable on white or black?
#3b86bf has a 3.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.34:1 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.