#3C679C Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #3c679c is a medium-dark blue with gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its steady appearance supports trust and reliability in finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting color beside warm white or muted gold, rather than a dominant background. The hex code #3c679c supports white text at WCAG AA contrast.
Questions about #3c679c
What is #3c679c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c679c is rgb(60, 103, 156), in HSL hsl(213, 44%, 42%) and in CMYK 62%, 34%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #3c679c?
Warm white, muted gold, charcoal, and soft beige pair well with #3c679c, balancing its cool gray undertones with warmth or reinforcing its restrained, professional mood. Use warm white for clean contrast and muted gold for a restrained accent.
Does #3c679c read as warm or cool?
#3c679c reads as a cool blue because its blue base is tempered by gray, giving it a steady, restrained character rather than the energy of a brighter, more saturated blue. It suits calm, dependable visual systems.
Is #3c679c readable on white or black?
#3c679c has a 5.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.61:1 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.