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#336699 color code is #336699. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #336699.

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#336699 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #336699 is 0.1251. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.00:1 against white and 3.50:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#336699 on white6.00:1AA
The quick brown fox
#336699 on black3.50:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #3366996.00:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #3366993.50:1AA Large

#336699 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #336699?+
The hex code for #336699 is #336699. In RGB it's rgb(51, 102, 153), and in HSL it's hsl(210, 50%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #336699?+
#336699 in RGB is (51, 102, 153). Written in CSS: rgb(51, 102, 153).
What is the CMYK value of #336699?+
#336699 converts to CMYK(67%, 33%, 0%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #336699.
Is #336699 a warm or cool color?+
#336699 (#336699) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 210° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #336699 belong to?+
#336699 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 210°, 50%, 40% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #336699 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#336699 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #336699?+
The nearest Pantone match for #336699 (#336699) is 4604 C Retro Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #336699 in design

Practical guidance for using #336699 (#336699) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #336699 (#336699) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #336699 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #336699 (#336699) 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

#336699 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

#336699 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.