#3342CC

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Mediumslateblue.

About #3342CC

The precise color #3342CC is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Mediumslateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 51, 66, and 204.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 75% C, 68% M, 0% Y, and 20% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#3342CC
RGB51, 66, 204
HSL234.1°, 60.0%, 50.0%
CMYK75%, 68%, 0%, 20%
HSV234.1°, 75.0%, 80.0%
LAB35.9, 41.7, -72.7
XYZ14.2, 9.0, 58.1
Decimal3359436

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

7.52:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.79:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.19:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.37:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

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

Similar Colors

Mediumslateblue
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