#3C5475 Hex Color
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Heavily muted and dark, this shade of blue reads almost gray next to a true navy. #3c5475 carries a cool, ashy undertone that suits finance, security, and moody interface work. It performs best as a supporting tone or large background, and white text clears WCAG AA at about 7.7:1 contrast. Pair it with burgundy or warm brass; pale camel tends to wash it out. The hex code for dark blue is #3c5475.
Questions about #3c5475
What is #3c5475 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c5475 is rgb(60, 84, 117), in HSL hsl(215, 32%, 35%) and in CMYK 49%, 28%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #3c5475?
Warm, saturated accents bring out its depth. Try burgundy, brass, or terracotta against it, and keep lighter neighbors slightly warm so the blue does not go flat.
Is #3c5475 readable on white or black?
#3c5475 has a 7.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.71:1 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.