#3E50DD Hex Color
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Not quite blue and not quite purple, #3e50dd lands in vivid indigo territory. That saturation makes it a strong accent for calls to action, links, and tech branding, though it can overwhelm a layout as a full background. White text passes AA contrast on it (about 6.2:1). It flatters warm coral, and if you’re building a palette around it, start with what colors make blue.
Questions about #3e50dd
What is #3e50dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e50dd is rgb(62, 80, 221), in HSL hsl(233, 70%, 55%) and in CMYK 72%, 64%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #3e50dd?
Warm coral and soft peach balance its coolness, while charcoal keeps layouts grounded. Skip pairing it with similar violets or royal blues, since those hues compete instead of contrasting.
Is #3e50dd readable on white or black?
#3e50dd has a 6.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.39:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.