#3A50AF

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.

About #3A50AF

The precise color #3A50AF is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 58, 80, and 175.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 67% C, 54% M, 0% Y, and 31% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. 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#3A50AF
RGB58, 80, 175
HSL228.7°, 50.2%, 45.7%
CMYK67%, 54%, 0%, 31%
HSV228.7°, 66.9%, 68.6%
LAB37.4, 23.3, -53.3
XYZ12.4, 9.7, 41.8
Decimal3821743

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

7.13:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.95:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
6.81:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.50:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #3A50AF; }
.text-color { color: #3A50AF; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #3A50AF; }

Similar Colors

Darkslateblue
#483D8B