#3C5E7A Hex Color
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Not a bright or saturated blue, #3c5e7a is a muted steel shade with clear gray undertones. Its low chroma and darker lightness give it a steady, serious feel, which suits finance, security, and moody UI backgrounds. White text reads clearly on it at about 6.8:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy. Pair it with burgundy or warm ochre to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #3c5e7a
What is #3c5e7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c5e7a is rgb(60, 94, 122), in HSL hsl(207, 34%, 36%) and in CMYK 51%, 23%, 0%, 52%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3c5e7a?
Burgundy, warm ochre, and soft cream all flatter #3c5e7a by playing off its gray undertones. Avoid bright cyans, which can make it look muddy by comparison.
Is #3c5e7a readable on white or black?
#3c5e7a has a 6.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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.