#3342B6

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Slateblue.

About #3342B6

The hex code #3342B6 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Slateblue. Its digital footprint relies on 51 parts red, 66 parts green, and 182 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 72% C, 64% M, 0% Y, and 29% K. The HSL representation is 233.1° hue, 56.2% saturation, and 45.7% lightness.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#3342B6
RGB51, 66, 182
HSL233.1°, 56.2%, 45.7%
CMYK72%, 64%, 0%, 29%
HSV233.1°, 72.0%, 71.4%
LAB33.9, 33.9, -63.1
XYZ11.8, 8.0, 45.2
Decimal3359414

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.09:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.60:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.73:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.21:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #3342B6; }
.text-color { color: #3342B6; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #3342B6; }

Similar Colors

Slateblue
#6A5ACD