#3D56C6 Hex Color

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Not a quiet navy, #3d56c6 is a bold, saturated blue with a strong electric edge. The hex code reads cool and confident, and white text clears contrast on it at about 6.3:1, so it holds up behind small buttons and links. Use it as an accent for calls to action, finance, or tech branding, and pair it with warm amber or cream to soften the corporate feel.

Questions about #3d56c6

What is #3d56c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d56c6 is rgb(61, 86, 198), in HSL hsl(229, 55%, 51%) and in CMYK 69%, 57%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #3d56c6?
Warm accents like amber, coral, and cream balance its cool saturation and keep it from feeling stiff. Soft neutrals such as ivory also work well for backgrounds under this blue.
Is #3d56c6 readable on white or black?
#3d56c6 has a 6.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.