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#3366CC color code is #3366CC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #3366cc.

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#3366CC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #3366CC is 0.1457. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.37:1 against white and 3.91:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#3366CC on white5.37:1AA
The quick brown fox
#3366CC on black3.91:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #3366CC5.37:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #3366CC3.91:1AA Large

#3366CC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #3366CC?+
The hex code for #3366CC is #3366CC. In RGB it's rgb(51, 102, 204), and in HSL it's hsl(220, 60%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #3366CC?+
#3366CC in RGB is (51, 102, 204). Written in CSS: rgb(51, 102, 204).
What is the CMYK value of #3366CC?+
#3366CC converts to CMYK(75%, 50%, 0%, 20%) for print. Hex equivalent is #3366CC.
Is #3366cc a warm or cool color?+
#3366CC (#3366CC) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 220° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #3366cc belong to?+
#3366CC belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 220°, 60%, 50% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #3366cc accessible for body text on a white background?+
#3366CC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.37:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #3366cc?+
The nearest Pantone match for #3366CC (#3366CC) is 7455 C Strong Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #3366CC in design

Practical guidance for using #3366cc (#3366CC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #3366CC (#3366CC) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #3366cc text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #3366CC (#3366CC) 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

#3366CC 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

#3366CC 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.