#3C84AC Hex Color
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An unsaturated, cool blue with moderate lightness, #3c84ac feels steady and controlled rather than bright or playful. Its blue-gray cast supports trust and reliability in finance, healthcare, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or warm off-white. Black text provides about a 5.1:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #3c84ac.
Questions about #3c84ac
What is #3c84ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c84ac is rgb(60, 132, 172), in HSL hsl(201, 48%, 45%) and in CMYK 65%, 23%, 0%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #3c84ac?
Pair #3c84ac with warm off-white to soften its cool blue-gray cast, or with deep blue for a controlled, monochromatic look across interfaces, layouts, and brand palettes without making the composition feel loud.
Is #3c84ac readable on white or black?
#3c84ac has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.08:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.