#3E527A Hex Color
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The muted blue of #3e527a has cool gray undertones and a dark, matte finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, dependable feel without the starkness of black. Use the hex code as a dark-mode surface, paired with burgundy or warm ivory. White text reaches about 7.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #3e527a
What is #3e527a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e527a is rgb(62, 82, 122), in HSL hsl(220, 33%, 36%) and in CMYK 49%, 33%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #3e527a?
Is #3e527a a warm or cool color?
#3e527a reads as a cool color because its muted blue base is softened by gray undertones rather than warmed by yellow or red. It feels calm, serious, and dependable in navigation, panels, and dark interface surfaces.
Is #3e527a readable on white or black?
#3e527a has a 7.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.69:1 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.