#3E4A66 Hex Color
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Not a vivid hue, dark slate blue reads like blue mixed toward gray. The hex code #3e4a66 is dim and heavily desaturated, so it works as a dominant base in dark mode UI, finance, and security branding. It pairs richer with burgundy or warm brass than with bright blues. White text reaches about 8.8:1 contrast, well past AA for small body text.
Questions about #3e4a66
What is #3e4a66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e4a66 is rgb(62, 74, 102), in HSL hsl(222, 24%, 32%) and in CMYK 39%, 27%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #3e4a66?
Warm, muted tones work best: burgundy, brass, dusty terracotta, and cream all flatter its gray undertones. Bright saturated blues tend to wash it out instead of complementing it.
Is #3e4a66 readable on white or black?
#3e4a66 has a 8.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.37:1 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.