#3C4795 Hex Color
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This muted, cool-toned indigo carries a serious, grounded weight. Because it sits on the darker end of the spectrum, #3c4795 works well as a dominant base for moody UI designs or dark mode backgrounds. White text pops against this shade with high readability, offering an 8.3:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with soft cream or dusty rose to balance its inherent, reserved chill.
Questions about #3c4795
What is #3c4795 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c4795 is rgb(60, 71, 149), in HSL hsl(233, 43%, 41%) and in CMYK 60%, 52%, 0%, 42%.
What color combinations work best with #3c4795?
To balance its inherent cool chill, pair #3c4795 with soft cream or dusty rose for a sophisticated palette. These warm neutrals help soften the serious, grounded weight of the deep indigo without sacrificing its professional appeal.
Is #3c4795 readable on white or black?
#3c4795 has a 8.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.