#3E52B6 Hex Color
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#3e52b6 is a saturated, cool blue with an indigo cast and medium-dark value. Its strong chroma brings energy and focus to calls to action, technology interfaces, finance branding, and night-sky themes. Use it as a bold accent or dominant color with white text, which reaches about 6.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #3e52b6.
Questions about #3e52b6
What is #3e52b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e52b6 is rgb(62, 82, 182), in HSL hsl(230, 49%, 48%) and in CMYK 66%, 55%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #3e52b6 in a design palette?
#3e52b6 pairs well with warm off-white, pale apricot, muted terracotta, and charcoal because these warmer or softer tones balance its cool saturation without competing for attention, while a restrained orange accent can add contrast to buttons or small highlights.
Is #3e52b6 warm or cool?
#3e52b6 reads as a cool color because its blue base and indigo cast sit firmly on the colder side of the spectrum. Its high saturation adds energy and authority, while the medium-dark value gives it a serious, focused edge.
Can white text be used on #3e52b6?
Yes, white text on #3e52b6 reaches about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for body text and making it suitable for buttons, labels, and small interface copy.
Is #3e52b6 readable on white or black?
#3e52b6 has a 6.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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.