#3D9CE2 Hex Color
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This cool, mid-tone blue strikes a balanced note between professional and approachable. Because of its steady presence, #3d9ce2 functions well as a primary interface color for finance or security-focused applications. It maintains a 7.1:1 contrast ratio with black text, ensuring excellent readability for body copy. Avoid pairing it with muted greys, as the color risks looking washed out, but it pops against deep charcoal neutrals.
Questions about #3d9ce2
What is #3d9ce2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d9ce2 is rgb(61, 156, 226), in HSL hsl(205, 74%, 56%) and in CMYK 73%, 31%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #3d9ce2?
Because #3d9ce2 is a clean, mid-tone blue, it pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or slate neutrals to create high-contrast, professional interfaces. Avoid using it alongside muted, dusty greys, as these tones can cause the blue to appear washed out rather than vibrant.
Is #3d9ce2 readable on white or black?
#3d9ce2 has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.05:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.