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#395979 color code is #395979. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #395979.

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#395979 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #395979 is 0.0940. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.29:1 against white and 2.88:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#395979 on white7.29:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#395979 on black2.88:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #3959797.29:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #3959792.88:1Fail

#395979 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #395979?+
The hex code for #395979 is #395979. In RGB it's rgb(57, 89, 121), and in HSL it's hsl(210, 36%, 35%).
What is the RGB value of #395979?+
#395979 in RGB is (57, 89, 121). Written in CSS: rgb(57, 89, 121).
What is the CMYK value of #395979?+
#395979 converts to CMYK(53%, 26%, 0%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #395979.
Is #395979 a warm or cool color?+
#395979 (#395979) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 210° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #395979 belong to?+
#395979 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 210°, 36%, 35% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #395979 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#395979 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.29:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #395979?+
The nearest Pantone match for #395979 (#395979) is 7685 C Steel Navy, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #395979 in design

Practical guidance for using #395979 (#395979) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #395979 (#395979) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #395979 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #395979 (#395979) 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

#395979 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

#395979 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.