Close to French Blue
#3973BF
#3973BF is a mid-tone, rich blue, close to the color French Blue. In RGB it’s made of 22.4% red, 45.1% green, and 74.9% blue. Its hue is 214°, with 54% saturation and 49% lightness, so it reads as a cool color. White text sits best on top of it.
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Combinations from the color wheel, built around #3973BF.
Split complementary
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WCAG contrast ratios for text. 4.5:1 is the minimum for body text, 3:1 for large text.
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#3973BF in use
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Body text stays dark for reading; the color carries buttons, links, and accents.
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Questions about #3973BF
What color is #3973BF?
#3973BF is a mid-tone, rich blue, close to the color French Blue. In RGB it’s made of 22.4% red, 45.1% green, and 74.9% blue. Its hue is 214°, with 54% saturation and 49% lightness, so it reads as a cool color. White text sits best on top of it.
What is #3973BF in RGB?
#3973BF is rgb(57, 115, 191): 57 red, 115 green, and 191 blue on a 0–255 scale.
What is #3973BF in CMYK?
Roughly cmyk(70, 40, 0, 25). Print results depend on paper and press, so proof it before a big print run.
What Pantone is closest to #3973BF?
PANTONE 3005 C is the closest match in our list. Screen colors and ink never match perfectly; check a physical Pantone guide.
What color goes with #3973BF?
Its complement #9A6825 gives the strongest contrast. For something calmer, try its analogous neighbors, or its own tints and shades above.