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#3655C4 color code is #3655C4. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #3655c4.

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#3655C4 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #3655C4 is 0.1127. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.45:1 against white and 3.25:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#3655C4 on white6.45:1AA
The quick brown fox
#3655C4 on black3.25:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #3655C46.45:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #3655C43.25:1AA Large

#3655C4 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #3655C4?+
The hex code for #3655C4 is #3655C4. In RGB it's rgb(54, 85, 196), and in HSL it's hsl(227, 57%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #3655C4?+
#3655C4 in RGB is (54, 85, 196). Written in CSS: rgb(54, 85, 196).
What is the CMYK value of #3655C4?+
#3655C4 converts to CMYK(72%, 57%, 0%, 23%) for print. Hex equivalent is #3655C4.
Is #3655c4 a warm or cool color?+
#3655C4 (#3655C4) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 227° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #3655c4 belong to?+
#3655C4 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 227°, 57%, 49% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #3655c4 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#3655C4 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.45:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #3655c4?+
The nearest Pantone match for #3655C4 (#3655C4) is 7455 C Strong Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #3655C4 in design

Practical guidance for using #3655c4 (#3655C4) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #3655C4 (#3655C4) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.5:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #3655c4 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #3655C4 (#3655C4) 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

#3655C4 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

#3655C4 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.