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#33478A color code is #33478A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #33478a.

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#33478A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #33478A is 0.0705. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.72:1 against white and 2.41:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#33478A on white8.72:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#33478A on black2.41:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #33478A8.72:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #33478A2.41:1Fail

#33478A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #33478A?+
The hex code for #33478A is #33478A. In RGB it's rgb(51, 71, 138), and in HSL it's hsl(226, 46%, 37%).
What is the RGB value of #33478A?+
#33478A in RGB is (51, 71, 138). Written in CSS: rgb(51, 71, 138).
What is the CMYK value of #33478A?+
#33478A converts to CMYK(63%, 49%, 0%, 46%) for print. Hex equivalent is #33478A.
Is #33478a a warm or cool color?+
#33478A (#33478A) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 226° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #33478a belong to?+
#33478A belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 226°, 46%, 37% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #33478a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#33478A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.72:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #33478a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #33478A (#33478A) is 660 C Pantone 660 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #33478A in design

Practical guidance for using #33478a (#33478A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #33478A (#33478A) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #33478a text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #33478A (#33478A) 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

#33478A 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

#33478A 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.