#3B51A0

Color Details

HEX
#3B51A0
RGB
rgb(59, 81, 160)
HSL
hsl(227, 46%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(63%, 49%, 0%, 37%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.32:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #3b51a0
Contrast 2.87:1 Fail
White on #3b51a0
Contrast 7.32:1 AAA
#3b51a0 on Black
Contrast 2.87:1 Fail
#3b51a0 on White
Contrast 7.32:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#6274b3
#8997c6
#b1b9d9
#2f4180
#233160
#182040

Complement & Analogous

#a08a3b
#583ba0
#3b84a0

Triadic

#a03b51
#51a03b

Monochrome

#182040 #233160 #3b51a0 #8997c6 #b1b9d9 #d8dcec

Analogous

#3b84a0 #76a9bd #3b51a0 #7962b3 #583ba0 #462f80

Complementary Mix

#233160 #3b51a0 #8997c6 #a08a3b #c1b380 #685a26

Nearby Colors

#3b519f
#3b51a1
#3b5190
#3b51b0

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About #3B51A0

#3B51A0 converts to RGB(59, 81, 160) and HSL(227, 46%, 43%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#3B51A0 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #3B51A0?
RGB: 59, 81, 160. Copy as CSS: rgb(59, 81, 160)
Is #3B51A0 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #3B51A0?
Complement: #a08a3b.
Does #3B51A0 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.32:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.87:1 (Fails AA).