#3C579F Hex Color
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#3c579f is a muted, denim-toned blue with a steady, serious presence. The hex code works best as a dominant base in finance, tech, or government branding, where trust matters more than energy. White text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast against it, so small body copy passes WCAG AA. Pair it with burgundy or warm sand instead of the usual gray for a richer palette.
Questions about #3c579f
What is #3c579f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c579f is rgb(60, 87, 159), in HSL hsl(224, 45%, 43%) and in CMYK 62%, 45%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #3c579f?
Warm, earthy tones like burgundy and sand bring out its depth better than gray does. Muted coral also works as a small accent if you need contrast without breaking the calm.
Is #3c579f readable on white or black?
#3c579f has a 6.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.05:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.