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#3780B9 color code is #3780B9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #3780b9.

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#3780B9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #3780B9 is 0.1975. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.24:1 against white and 4.95:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#3780B9 on white4.24:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#3780B9 on black4.95:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #3780B94.24:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #3780B94.95:1AA

#3780B9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #3780B9?+
The hex code for #3780B9 is #3780B9. In RGB it's rgb(55, 128, 185), and in HSL it's hsl(206, 54%, 47%).
What is the RGB value of #3780B9?+
#3780B9 in RGB is (55, 128, 185). Written in CSS: rgb(55, 128, 185).
What is the CMYK value of #3780B9?+
#3780B9 converts to CMYK(70%, 31%, 0%, 27%) for print. Hex equivalent is #3780B9.
Is #3780b9 a warm or cool color?+
#3780B9 (#3780B9) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 206° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #3780b9 belong to?+
#3780B9 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 206°, 54%, 47% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #3780b9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#3780B9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.24:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #3780b9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #3780B9 (#3780B9) is 18-4231 Steel Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #3780B9 in design

Practical guidance for using #3780b9 (#3780B9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#3780B9 (#3780B9) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #3780B9 (#3780B9) 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

#3780B9 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

#3780B9 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.