#3C8CE7 Hex Color
Bright blue with steady intent
Bright, saturated blue with a cool, clear cast. The hex code #3c8ce7 has enough lightness to feel energetic without tipping into neon, which suits buttons, links, and calls to action. It reads as steady and dependable, so finance and tech brands lean on it. Pair it with charcoal type; black text hits about 6.1:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #3c8ce7
What is #3c8ce7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c8ce7 is rgb(60, 140, 231), in HSL hsl(212, 78%, 57%) and in CMYK 74%, 39%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #3c8ce7?
Charcoal and near-black grays ground its brightness, while warm sand or soft peach offsets the cool cast. For a bolder palette, set it against deep navy or a muted coral accent.
Is #3c8ce7 readable on white or black?
#3c8ce7 has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.09:1 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.