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#327986 color code is #327986. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #327986.

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#327986 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #327986 is 0.1607. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.98:1 against white and 4.21:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#327986 on white4.98:1AA
The quick brown fox
#327986 on black4.21:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #3279864.98:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #3279864.21:1AA Large

#327986 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #327986?+
The hex code for #327986 is #327986. In RGB it's rgb(50, 121, 134), and in HSL it's hsl(189, 46%, 36%).
What is the RGB value of #327986?+
#327986 in RGB is (50, 121, 134). Written in CSS: rgb(50, 121, 134).
What is the CMYK value of #327986?+
#327986 converts to CMYK(63%, 10%, 0%, 47%) for print. Hex equivalent is #327986.
Is #327986 a warm or cool color?+
#327986 (#327986) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 189° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #327986 belong to?+
#327986 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 189°, 46%, 36% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #327986 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#327986 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.98:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #327986?+
The nearest Pantone match for #327986 (#327986) is 3264 C Dark Turquoise, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #327986 in design

Practical guidance for using #327986 (#327986) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #327986 (#327986) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #327986 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #327986 (#327986) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if cyan 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

#327986 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

#327986 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.