Muted Blue
Also known as: Naval, Phenomenon, Vallarta Blue, Decoration Blue
With its cool undertone, Muted Blue (#3B719F) comes across as calm and trustworthy. Designers reach for it in 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).
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Muted Blue
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.19:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.05:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Muted Blue background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Muted Blue
Muted Blue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Muted Blue
Muted Blue triad
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.
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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