#3E3E58 Hex Color
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#3e3e58 is a dusty, unsaturated indigo with a heavy, muted presence. Because of its low chroma, it works best as a moody base for dark UI interfaces or high-contrast background panels. White text is exceptionally legible against this shade, offering a contrast ratio of over 10:1. Pair it with muted gold or warm cream to keep the design from feeling too sterile or cold.
Questions about #3e3e58
What is #3e3e58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e3e58 is rgb(62, 62, 88), in HSL hsl(240, 17%, 29%) and in CMYK 30%, 30%, 0%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #3e3e58?
This muted indigo pairs beautifully with cream or soft gold to counteract its naturally cool, sterile presence. Using these warm accents creates a balanced, professional look that keeps your design from appearing too flat or overly clinical in a dark mode environment.
Is #3e3e58 suitable for text-heavy UI designs?
Yes, #3e3e58 provides an exceptionally strong foundation for dark interface designs because white text maintains a high contrast ratio of over 10:1 against it. This makes it a reliable, high-legibility choice for dashboards, navigation sidebars, and long-form reading panels.
Is #3e3e58 readable on white or black?
#3e3e58 has a 10.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.03:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.