#385E6F

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #385E6F?

RGB(56, 94, 111), HSL(198.5, 32.9%, 32.7%), CMYK(49.5%, 15.3%, 0.0%, 56.5%).

Q: Does #385E6F meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.0:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#385E6F is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 56, 94, 111, in HSL 198.5°, 32.9%, 32.7%, and in CMYK 49.5%, 15.3%, 0.0%, 56.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 5025 Pearl Gentian Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#385E6F

RGB

56, 94, 111

HSL

198.5, 32.9%, 32.7%

HSV

198.5, 49.5%, 43.5%

CMYK

49.5%, 15.3%, 0.0%, 56.5%

OKLCH

0.4606 0.0513 228.3

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 5025 Pearl Gentian Blue

Color Psychology

Dark blues like navy and midnight convey authority, intelligence, and unshakeable confidence. They are the color of police uniforms, corporate suits, and official documents worldwide. Navy blue inspires feelings of security and order, anchoring visual hierarchies with gravitas.

Design Usage

Dark blue is the premier choice for header backgrounds, navigation bars, and footer sections in corporate websites. It provides excellent contrast for white text and creates a sense of depth and professionalism. Pair it with bright accent colors like orange or lime for vibrant CTAs that pop against the authoritative background.