#3D8CD1 Hex Color
Steady, Dependable Medium Blue
#3d8cd1 sits mid-light and gently muted in the blue range, with a firmly cool cast. Its restraint reads dependable rather than flashy, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare portals, and government branding. Black text passes AA on it at 5.9:1, so it holds up as a full UI background. It flatters warm accents like coral, and a fitting neutral often starts with what colors make gray.
Questions about #3d8cd1
What is #3d8cd1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d8cd1 is rgb(61, 140, 209), in HSL hsl(208, 62%, 53%) and in CMYK 71%, 33%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #3d8cd1?
Warm accents do the most work here. Coral, peach, and cream offset its cool cast without fighting it, and warm grays keep a palette grounded. Cool neutrals tend to flatten it, so lean warm when picking supporting tones.
Is #3d8cd1 readable on white or black?
#3d8cd1 has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.