#3B51BE

Color Details

HEX
#3B51BE
RGB
rgb(59, 81, 190)
HSL
hsl(230, 53%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(69%, 57%, 0%, 25%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.76:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #3b51be
Contrast 3.11:1 Fail
White on #3b51be
Contrast 6.76:1 AA
#3b51be on Black
Contrast 3.11:1 Fail
#3b51be on White
Contrast 6.76:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#6274cb
#8997d8
#b1b9e5
#2f4198
#233172
#18204c

Complement & Analogous

#bfa93b
#673bbf
#3b93bf

Triadic

#bf3b51
#51bf3b

Monochrome

#18204c #233172 #3b51be #8997d8 #b1b9e5 #d8dcf2

Analogous

#3b93bf #76b3d2 #3b51be #8562cc #673bbf #522f99

Complementary Mix

#233172 #3b51be #8997d8 #bfa93b #d5c780 #7c6e26

Nearby Colors

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About #3B51BE

#3B51BE converts to RGB(59, 81, 190) and HSL(230, 53%, 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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#3B51BE FAQs

What is the RGB value of #3B51BE?
RGB: 59, 81, 190. Copy as CSS: rgb(59, 81, 190)
Is #3B51BE a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #3B51BE?
Complement: #bfa93b.
Does #3B51BE have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.76:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.11:1 (AA (large text)).