Muted Blue
Also known as: Naval , Phenomenon , Vallarta Blue , Decoration Blue
Muted Blue holds a medium position in the blue range and reads as calm and trustworthy. You'll see it used for corporate branding and SaaS products. Set it against a orange accent when you want the combination to pop. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.19:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Muted Blue color codes
- HEX
- #3B719F
- RGB
- rgb(59, 113, 159)
- RGBA
- rgba(59, 113, 159, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(208, 46%, 43%)
- HSV
- hsv(208, 63%, 62%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(63%, 29%, 0%, 38%)
- LAB
- lab(45.5 -7.3 -30.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(53.2% 0.093 246.4)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: steelblue #4682B4 · ΔE 6.6
- RAL 5015: Sky blue #2874B2 · ΔE 2.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Muted Blue works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Muted Blue
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Muted Blue by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 5.19:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.05:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Muted Blue background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Muted Blue
Muted Blue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Muted Blue
Muted Blue triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Naval #41729F · ΔE 0.9
- Windsurfing #3A7099 · ΔE 1.3
- Queen Blue #436B95 · ΔE 3.1
- Campanula #3473B7 · ΔE 3.2
- Sail On #4575AD · ΔE 3.2
- Zenith #497A9F · ΔE 3.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Muted Blue is closest to Woodgrain .
FAQ
Muted Blue FAQs
What color is Muted Blue?
Muted Blue is a medium blue with the hex code #3B719F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 208°, 46% saturation, and 43% lightness.
What is the hex code for Muted Blue?
The hex code for Muted Blue is #3B719F. In RGB it's rgb(59, 113, 159), and in CMYK it's cmyk(63%, 29%, 0%, 38%).
What colors go well with Muted Blue?
Muted Blue pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with brown accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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