#3A50D3
A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Slateblue.
About #3A50D3
The hex code #3A50D3 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Its closest recognized web color is Slateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 58, 80, and 211.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 73% cyan, 62% magenta, 0% yellow, and 17% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#3A50D3
RGB58, 80, 211
HSL231.4°, 63.5%, 52.7%
CMYK73%, 62%, 0%, 17%
HSV231.4°, 72.5%, 82.7%
LAB40.1, 36.2, -69.8
XYZ16.4, 11.3, 63.0
Decimal3821779
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.43:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.27:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.14:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.78:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #3A50D3;
}
.text-color {
color: #3A50D3;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #3A50D3;
}