#3B334D

#3B334D

Color Values

HEX

#3B334D

RGB

59, 51, 77

HSL

258.5, 20.3%, 25.1%

HSV

258.5, 33.8%, 30.2%

CMYK

23.4%, 33.8%, 0.0%, 69.8%

OKLCH

0.341 0.0458 298.1

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #3B334D;
color: #3B334D;
border-color: #3B334D;
Nearest Tailwind: Slate 700 #334155

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

11.89:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.77:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #3B334D?

RGB(59, 51, 77) · HSL(258.5, 20.3%, 25.1%) · CMYK(23.4%, 33.8%, 0.0%, 69.8%)

Does #3B334D meet WCAG contrast on white?

11.89:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #3B334D?

Use FFFFFF text on a #3B334D background; contrast on black is 1.77:1.