#3C4C75 Hex Color
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#3c4c75 is a dark, muted blue with gray undertones and a matte, slightly dusty finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, technology, government, and security branding. Use it as a supporting tone with off-white or muted burgundy. The hex code #3c4c75 supports clear white body text at about an 8.5:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #3c4c75
What is #3c4c75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c4c75 is rgb(60, 76, 117), in HSL hsl(223, 32%, 35%) and in CMYK 49%, 35%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #3c4c75?
Off-white, muted burgundy, and soft gray pair well with #3c4c75, balancing its cool, dusty blue character without making the palette feel harsh. Use off-white for contrast and burgundy as a restrained accent in editorial or brand layouts.
Is #3c4c75 readable on white or black?
#3c4c75 has a 8.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.48:1 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.