#3FA4DD Hex Color
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The hex code #3fa4dd is a cool, moderately muted blue with a light appearance and slight cyan undertones. It suggests reliability and control, making it useful for finance, healthcare, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand color or broad UI background, with black text for strong readability at small sizes.
Questions about #3fa4dd
What is #3fa4dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3fa4dd is rgb(63, 164, 221), in HSL hsl(202, 70%, 56%) and in CMYK 71%, 26%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #3fa4dd?
Is #3fa4dd a warm or cool color?
The #3fa4dd hex color reads as a cool blue because its blue component is higher than its red and green values, with a slight cyan cast that feels clear, dependable, and controlled in interfaces.
What text color works best with #3fa4dd?
For accessibility, #3fa4dd generally works better with black or very dark text than white text, because its light blue value creates stronger contrast against dark foregrounds; verify exact combinations with a contrast checker before publishing.
Is #3fa4dd readable on white or black?
#3fa4dd has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.56:1 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.