#3B51BD

Color Details

HEX
#3B51BD
RGB
rgb(59, 81, 189)
HSL
hsl(230, 52%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(69%, 57%, 0%, 26%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.78:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #3b51bd
Contrast 3.10:1 Fail
White on #3b51bd
Contrast 6.78:1 AA
#3b51bd on Black
Contrast 3.10:1 Fail
#3b51bd on White
Contrast 6.78:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#6274ca
#8997d7
#b1b9e5
#2f4197
#233171
#18204c

Complement & Analogous

#bea83c
#673cbe
#3c93be

Triadic

#be3c52
#52be3c

Monochrome

#18204c #233171 #3b51bd #8997d7 #b1b9e5 #d8dcf2

Analogous

#3c93be #77b3d2 #3b51bd #8563cb #673cbe #523098

Complementary Mix

#233171 #3b51bd #8997d7 #bea83c #d5c680 #7c6d27

Nearby Colors

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#3b51be
#3b51ad
#3b51cd

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About #3B51BD

#3B51BD converts to RGB(59, 81, 189) and HSL(230, 52%, 49%). 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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#3B51BD FAQs

What is the RGB value of #3B51BD?
RGB: 59, 81, 189. Copy as CSS: rgb(59, 81, 189)
Is #3B51BD a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #3B51BD?
Complement: #bea83c.
Does #3B51BD have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.78:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.10:1 (AA (large text)).