#3C4CA4 Hex Color
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This dark, cool indigo carries a serious tone suitable for moody interfaces or night sky themes. It feels grounded yet mysterious, avoiding the brightness of pure blue. The hex code #3c4ca4 provides excellent contrast for white text, achieving a 7.6:1 ratio that makes it a practical choice for body text on dark mode backgrounds. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to balance its heavy, shadowy character.
Questions about #3c4ca4
What is #3c4ca4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c4ca4 is rgb(60, 76, 164), in HSL hsl(231, 46%, 44%) and in CMYK 63%, 54%, 0%, 36%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3c4ca4?
This deep indigo balances best with soft, warm neutrals like cream or muted gold to cut through its shadowy, serious intensity. These pairings create a sophisticated, high-end look suitable for luxury branding or immersive, moody digital interfaces.
Is #3c4ca4 readable on white or black?
#3c4ca4 has a 7.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.76:1 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.