#3E5191 Hex Color
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#3e5191 is a muted, medium-dark blue with cool violet undertones and a matte, subdued finish. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces a serious, dependable mood without the harshness of near-black. Use the hex code #3e5191 as a supporting tone for finance, security, or technology layouts. White text reaches about 7.5:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #3e5191
What is #3e5191 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e5191 is rgb(62, 81, 145), in HSL hsl(226, 40%, 41%) and in CMYK 57%, 44%, 0%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #3e5191?
#3e5191 works well with warm off-white, muted terracotta, and restrained mustard, which add contrast without overpowering its cool, subdued base. Use warmer tones for buttons or small accents while keeping the blue as a supporting or dominant surface.
Is #3e5191 readable on white or black?
#3e5191 has a 7.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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.