#3A506D
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #3A506D
Visually, #3A506D is defined as a moderate blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. Its digital footprint relies on 58 parts red, 80 parts green, and 109 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 47% C, 27% M, 0% Y, and 57% K. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#3A506D
RGB58, 80, 109
HSL214.1°, 30.5%, 32.7%
CMYK47%, 27%, 0%, 57%
HSV214.1°, 46.8%, 42.7%
LAB33.4, 0.2, -19.4
XYZ7.4, 7.7, 15.6
Decimal3821677
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.24:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.55:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.88:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.17:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #3A506D;
}
.text-color {
color: #3A506D;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #3A506D;
}