#3C4C90 Hex Color
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#3c4c90 is a dark, muted blue with indigo undertones and a matte, slightly dusty finish. Its low brightness gives interfaces and branding a serious, dependable feel without navy’s heaviness. Use it as a supporting tone with burgundy or warm gray. White text reaches about 8.0:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #3c4c90.
Questions about #3c4c90
What is #3c4c90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c4c90 is rgb(60, 76, 144), in HSL hsl(229, 41%, 40%) and in CMYK 58%, 47%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #3c4c90?
#3c4c90 pairs well with warm neutrals, burgundy, and muted terracotta, because these warmer tones soften its cool indigo cast while preserving the serious, grounded mood that makes this blue effective in interfaces, editorial layouts, and dependable brand palettes.
Is #3c4c90 readable on white or black?
#3c4c90 has a 7.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.62:1 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.