#3B8DB5 Hex Color
Professional medium blue with cool stability
This medium-toned, unsaturated blue sits comfortably between sky and steel. Its cool temperature offers a steady presence for professional interfaces like finance or government platforms. Because the hex code #3b8db5 provides a strong 5.7:1 contrast ratio against black, it works exceptionally well for readable, small-scale typography. Pair it with soft, warm grays to keep your layout from feeling too clinical or cold.
Questions about #3b8db5
What is #3b8db5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b8db5 is rgb(59, 141, 181), in HSL hsl(200, 51%, 47%) and in CMYK 67%, 22%, 0%, 29%.
Why does #3b8db5 work well for government or finance websites?
The hex color #3b8db5 provides a balanced, unsaturated aesthetic that conveys trust and reliability without being aggressive. Its 5.7:1 contrast ratio against black ensures that small, professional text remains legible, meeting standard accessibility requirements for dense, data-heavy dashboard interfaces.
Which colors pair effectively with #3b8db5 for UI design?
Using soft, warm grays allows #3b8db5 to stand out while preventing the overall design from feeling too clinical or cold. This pairing creates a comfortable visual depth that grounds the blue, making it suitable for modern, user-friendly digital layouts.
Is #3b8db5 readable on white or black?
#3b8db5 has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.66:1 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.