#3C7D9B Hex Color
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#3c7d9b is a muted, medium blue with cool cyan and gray undertones. Its restrained saturation creates a reliable, professional feel suited to finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting color beside warm white or rust, rather than a full-page background. The hex code #3c7d9b provides about 4.6:1 contrast with black text, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #3c7d9b
What is #3c7d9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c7d9b is rgb(60, 125, 155), in HSL hsl(199, 44%, 42%) and in CMYK 61%, 19%, 0%, 39%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3c7d9b?
#3c7d9b pairs well with warm white, rust, terracotta, and charcoal, which balance its cool cyan-gray undertones without overpowering its muted character. Use warm neutrals for calm layouts and earthy accents when the design needs more energy.
Does #3c7d9b look warm or cool?
#3c7d9b reads as a cool color because its blue base carries cyan undertones, while the gray component lowers saturation and softens the effect. That combination feels calm, dependable, and restrained rather than bright or playful.
Is #3c7d9b readable on white or black?
#3c7d9b has a 4.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.59:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.