#3C5DCC Hex Color
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Saturated and cool, #3c5dcc is a strong blue with a slight violet cast and clear visual energy. Its medium-dark value suits calls to action, interface accents, finance, and technology branding without feeling heavy. The hex code #3c5dcc also supports readable white text at about 5.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #3c5dcc
What is #3c5dcc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c5dcc is rgb(60, 93, 204), in HSL hsl(226, 59%, 52%) and in CMYK 71%, 54%, 0%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #3c5dcc?
Pair #3c5dcc with charcoal for a restrained interface, or add a muted coral accent when the layout needs warmth. These combinations preserve its clear, cool presence without making the palette feel overly corporate.
Is #3c5dcc readable on white or black?
#3c5dcc has a 5.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.62:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.