#3E4065 Hex Color
Ashy indigo with a steady, serious mood
Dark and heavily muted, #3e4065 is a navy-leaning indigo with an inky, ashy undertone. The hex code works best as a dominant background in dark mode or moody layouts, where white text reaches a 9.9:1 contrast ratio. Its saturation sits close to mixing gray, with just enough violet left to keep large surfaces from reading flat. Warm accents like terracotta lift it nicely.
Questions about #3e4065
What is #3e4065 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e4065 is rgb(62, 64, 101), in HSL hsl(237, 24%, 32%) and in CMYK 39%, 37%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #3e4065?
Warm, saturated accents give #3e4065 the most life. Terracotta, burnt orange, or muted gold create contrast against its cool ashy base, while pale grays and soft lavenders keep a palette subdued.
Is #3e4065 readable on white or black?
#3e4065 has a 9.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.12:1 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.