#3B86CC Hex Color
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A cool, moderately muted blue, #3b86cc brings a steady, dependable tone to digital and corporate design. Its medium lightness works well as a supporting brand color for security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Pair it with warm white or slate for clear hierarchy, and use black text for accessible body copy. The hex code is #3b86cc.
Questions about #3b86cc
What is #3b86cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b86cc is rgb(59, 134, 204), in HSL hsl(209, 59%, 52%) and in CMYK 71%, 34%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #3b86cc?
#3b86cc pairs well with warm white for a clean interface, charcoal for hierarchy, and muted terracotta accents when digital layouts need warmth without losing its dependable blue base.
Does #3b86cc look warm or cool?
#3b86cc reads as a cool, moderately muted blue because its blue hue and restrained saturation create a calm, dependable impression rather than an energetic or playful one. It fits interfaces that need clarity and trust.
Is #3b86cc readable on white or black?
#3b86cc has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.46:1 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.