#3D4C5E Hex Color
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This muted, inky blue feels restrained and serious, acting as a grounded alternative to brighter navies. It pairs effectively with crisp white text, providing sufficient contrast for readable body content. Because the hex code #3d4c5e is so dusty and desaturated, it excels as a UI background or a supportive secondary color in corporate branding where traditional bright blues feel too energetic or unprofessional.
Questions about #3d4c5e
What is #3d4c5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d4c5e is rgb(61, 76, 94), in HSL hsl(213, 21%, 30%) and in CMYK 35%, 19%, 0%, 63%.
Where should I use the hex color #3d4c5e in a design?
Use #3d4c5e as a primary background for dashboards or corporate interfaces that require a serious, non-distracting aesthetic. It effectively replaces standard navies when you need a less saturated, more modern feeling without sacrificing readability against white text.
Is #3d4c5e readable on white or black?
#3d4c5e has a 8.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.