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#3B70A5 color code is #3B70A5. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #3b70a5.

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#3B70A5 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #3B70A5 is 0.1523. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.19:1 against white and 4.05:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#3B70A5 on white5.19:1AA
The quick brown fox
#3B70A5 on black4.05:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #3B70A55.19:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #3B70A54.05:1AA Large

#3B70A5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #3B70A5?+
The hex code for #3B70A5 is #3B70A5. In RGB it's rgb(59, 112, 165), and in HSL it's hsl(210, 47%, 44%).
What is the RGB value of #3B70A5?+
#3B70A5 in RGB is (59, 112, 165). Written in CSS: rgb(59, 112, 165).
What is the CMYK value of #3B70A5?+
#3B70A5 converts to CMYK(64%, 32%, 0%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #3B70A5.
Is #3b70a5 a warm or cool color?+
#3B70A5 (#3B70A5) 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 #3b70a5 belong to?+
#3B70A5 belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 210°, 47%, 44% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #3b70a5 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#3B70A5 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.19:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #3b70a5?+
The nearest Pantone match for #3B70A5 (#3B70A5) is 4604 C Retro Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #3B70A5 in design

Practical guidance for using #3b70a5 (#3B70A5) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #3B70A5 (#3B70A5) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #3b70a5 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #3B70A5 (#3B70A5) 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

#3B70A5 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

#3B70A5 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.