#3C6599 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #3c6599 reads as a medium-dark blue with soft gray undertones. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces and brand systems a dependable, controlled feel suited to finance, technology, healthcare, and government. Use it as a supporting tone or dominant base with white text, which provides about 6.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #3c6599.
Questions about #3c6599
What is #3c6599 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c6599 is rgb(60, 101, 153), in HSL hsl(214, 44%, 42%) and in CMYK 61%, 34%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #3c6599?
#3c6599 pairs well with white, soft gray, charcoal, and warm neutrals, while muted terracotta can provide a restrained complementary accent without overwhelming its cool, low-saturation character in interfaces and brand palettes.
Is #3c6599 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#3c6599 is a cool, medium-dark blue because its muted saturation and soft gray undertones reduce warmth, giving layouts a steady, controlled, trustworthy mood rather than a bright or energetic one.
Is #3c6599 readable on white or black?
#3c6599 has a 5.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.51:1 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.