#3D78A5 Hex Color
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A muted, medium-dark steel blue with gray undertones, #3d78a5 reads steady and dependable rather than playful. It works best as a dominant base in finance, healthcare, and government interfaces, where trust matters. White text passes AA for body copy on this hex code at roughly 4.7:1 contrast. It looks richer beside warm terracotta or burgundy than next to plain white.
Questions about #3d78a5
What is #3d78a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d78a5 is rgb(61, 120, 165), in HSL hsl(206, 46%, 44%) and in CMYK 63%, 27%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #3d78a5?
Warm accents like terracotta and burgundy bring out its depth, since the cool grayed blue needs contrast in temperature more than in hue. Cream and charcoal neutrals also work without competing with it.
Is #3d78a5 readable on white or black?
#3d78a5 has a 4.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.42:1 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.