#3B5B9C

Color Details

HEX
#3B5B9C
RGB
rgb(59, 91, 156)
HSL
hsl(220, 45%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(62%, 42%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.64:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #3b5b9c
Contrast 3.16:1 Fail
White on #3b5b9c
Contrast 6.64:1 AA
#3b5b9c on Black
Contrast 3.16:1 Fail
#3b5b9c on White
Contrast 6.64:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#627cb0
#899dc4
#b1bdd7
#2f497d
#23375e
#18243e

Complement & Analogous

#9b7b3b
#4b3b9b
#3b8b9b

Triadic

#9b3b5b
#5b9b3b

Monochrome

#18243e #23375e #3b5b9c #899dc4 #b1bdd7 #d8deeb

Analogous

#3b8b9b #76aeb9 #3b5b9c #6f62af #4b3b9b #3c2f7c

Complementary Mix

#23375e #3b5b9c #899dc4 #9b7b3b #bea980 #655026

Nearby Colors

#3b5b9b
#3b5b9d
#3b5b8c
#3b5bac

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About #3B5B9C

#3B5B9C converts to RGB(59, 91, 156) and HSL(220, 45%, 42%). 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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#3B5B9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #3B5B9C?
RGB: 59, 91, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(59, 91, 156)
Is #3B5B9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #3B5B9C?
Complement: #9b7b3b.
Does #3B5B9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.64:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.16:1 (AA (large text)).