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#38619F color code is #38619F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #38619f.

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#38619F Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #38619F is 0.1189. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.22:1 against white and 3.38:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#38619F on white6.22:1AA
The quick brown fox
#38619F on black3.38:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #38619F6.22:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #38619F3.38:1AA Large

#38619F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #38619F?+
The hex code for #38619F is #38619F. In RGB it's rgb(56, 97, 159), and in HSL it's hsl(216, 48%, 42%).
What is the RGB value of #38619F?+
#38619F in RGB is (56, 97, 159). Written in CSS: rgb(56, 97, 159).
What is the CMYK value of #38619F?+
#38619F converts to CMYK(65%, 39%, 0%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #38619F.
Is #38619f a warm or cool color?+
#38619F (#38619F) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 216° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #38619f belong to?+
#38619F belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 216°, 48%, 42% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #38619f accessible for body text on a white background?+
#38619F on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.22:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #38619f?+
The nearest Pantone match for #38619F (#38619F) is 4604 C Retro Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #38619F in design

Practical guidance for using #38619f (#38619F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #38619F (#38619F) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #38619f text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #38619F (#38619F) 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

#38619F 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

#38619F 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.