#3D6A81 Hex Color

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#3d6a81 is a cool, ashy blue with low saturation and a subdued, dependable presence. Its gray undertone supports feelings of trust and control without the sharpness of brighter blues. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in finance, security, healthcare, or technology interfaces, where white text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast.

Questions about #3d6a81

What is #3d6a81 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d6a81 is rgb(61, 106, 129), in HSL hsl(200, 36%, 37%) and in CMYK 53%, 18%, 0%, 49%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3d6a81?
#3d6a81 pairs well with warm off-white, sand, muted copper, and soft terracotta, which add contrast without overpowering its gray-blue base; charcoal can strengthen its serious tone, while pale blue tints keep a cooler interface restrained.
Is #3d6a81 readable on white or black?
#3d6a81 has a 5.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.57:1 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.