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#3848C0 color code is #3848C0. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #3848c0.

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#3848C0 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #3848C0 is 0.0928. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.35:1 against white and 2.86:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#3848C0 on white7.35:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#3848C0 on black2.86:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #3848C07.35:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #3848C02.86:1Fail

#3848C0 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #3848C0?+
The hex code for #3848C0 is #3848C0. In RGB it's rgb(56, 72, 192), and in HSL it's hsl(233, 55%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #3848C0?+
#3848C0 in RGB is (56, 72, 192). Written in CSS: rgb(56, 72, 192).
What is the CMYK value of #3848C0?+
#3848C0 converts to CMYK(71%, 63%, 0%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #3848C0.
Is #3848c0 a warm or cool color?+
#3848C0 (#3848C0) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 233° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #3848c0 belong to?+
#3848C0 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 233°, 55%, 49% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #3848c0 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#3848C0 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.35:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #3848c0?+
The nearest Pantone match for #3848C0 (#3848C0) is 7687 C Ultra Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #3848C0 in design

Practical guidance for using #3848c0 (#3848C0) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #3848C0 (#3848C0) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #3848c0 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #3848C0 (#3848C0) 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

#3848C0 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

#3848C0 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.