#3D477B Hex Color
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#3d477b is a dark, muted indigo with cool blue-violet undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained saturation creates a serious, dependable mood for corporate branding, finance, uniforms, and night-sky themes. Use it as a supporting tone with burgundy or warm ivory. White text has about 8.8:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #3d477b.
Questions about #3d477b
What is #3d477b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d477b is rgb(61, 71, 123), in HSL hsl(230, 34%, 36%) and in CMYK 50%, 42%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #3d477b?
For a balanced palette, #3d477b pairs well with warm ivory and burgundy; these warmer accents soften its cool indigo base while keeping the overall design serious, grounded, and dependable rather than stark.
Is #3d477b a warm or cool color?
#3d477b reads as a cool color because its muted indigo base carries blue-violet undertones. Its low saturation and matte quality keep the coolness restrained, making it feel composed rather than bright or icy.
Is #3d477b readable on white or black?
#3d477b has a 8.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.38:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.