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

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#3366FF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #3366FF is 0.1743. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.68:1 against white and 4.49:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#3366FF on white4.68:1AA
The quick brown fox
#3366FF on black4.49:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #3366FF4.68:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #3366FF4.49:1AA Large

#3366FF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #3366FF?+
The hex code for #3366FF is #3366FF. In RGB it's rgb(51, 102, 255), and in HSL it's hsl(225, 100%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #3366FF?+
#3366FF in RGB is (51, 102, 255). Written in CSS: rgb(51, 102, 255).
What is the CMYK value of #3366FF?+
#3366FF converts to CMYK(80%, 60%, 0%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #3366FF.
Is #3366ff a warm or cool color?+
#3366FF (#3366FF) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 225° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #3366ff belong to?+
#3366FF belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 225°, 100%, 60% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #3366ff accessible for body text on a white background?+
#3366FF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.68:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #3366ff?+
The nearest Pantone match for #3366FF (#3366FF) is 3318 C Periwinkle, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #3366FF in design

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

Web & UI design

Use #3366FF (#3366FF) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 4.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #3366ff text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #3366FF (#3366FF) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#3366FF 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

#3366FF 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.