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#3068A8 color code is #3068A8. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #3068a8.

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#3068A8 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #3068A8 is 0.1336. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.72:1 against white and 3.67:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#3068A8 on white5.72:1AA
The quick brown fox
#3068A8 on black3.67:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #3068A85.72:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #3068A83.67:1AA Large

#3068A8 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #3068A8?+
The hex code for #3068A8 is #3068A8. In RGB it's rgb(48, 104, 168), and in HSL it's hsl(212, 56%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #3068A8?+
#3068A8 in RGB is (48, 104, 168). Written in CSS: rgb(48, 104, 168).
What is the CMYK value of #3068A8?+
#3068A8 converts to CMYK(71%, 38%, 0%, 34%) for print. Hex equivalent is #3068A8.
Is #3068a8 a warm or cool color?+
#3068A8 (#3068A8) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 212° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #3068a8 belong to?+
#3068A8 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 212°, 56%, 42% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #3068a8 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#3068A8 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.72:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #3068a8?+
The nearest Pantone match for #3068A8 (#3068A8) is 7694 C Steel Blue Deep, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #3068A8 in design

Practical guidance for using #3068a8 (#3068A8) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #3068A8 (#3068A8) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #3068a8 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #3068A8 (#3068A8) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#3068A8 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#3068A8 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.