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#3642E2 color code is #3642E2. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #3642e2.

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#3642E2 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #3642E2 is 0.1017. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.92:1 against white and 3.03:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#3642E2 on white6.92:1AA
The quick brown fox
#3642E2 on black3.03:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #3642E26.92:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #3642E23.03:1AA Large

#3642E2 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #3642E2?+
The hex code for #3642E2 is #3642E2. In RGB it's rgb(54, 66, 226), and in HSL it's hsl(236, 75%, 55%).
What is the RGB value of #3642E2?+
#3642E2 in RGB is (54, 66, 226). Written in CSS: rgb(54, 66, 226).
What is the CMYK value of #3642E2?+
#3642E2 converts to CMYK(76%, 71%, 0%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #3642E2.
Is #3642e2 a warm or cool color?+
#3642E2 (#3642E2) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 236° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #3642e2 belong to?+
#3642E2 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 236°, 75%, 55% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #3642e2 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#3642E2 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.92:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #3642e2?+
The nearest Pantone match for #3642E2 (#3642E2) is 3339 C Indigo, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #3642E2 in design

Practical guidance for using #3642e2 (#3642E2) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #3642E2 (#3642E2) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.9:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #3642e2 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #3642E2 (#3642E2) 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

#3642E2 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

#3642E2 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.