#3E5363 Hex Color
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#3e5363 is a dark, muted blue with gray, dusty undertones and low saturation. Its matte, shadowed character suggests seriousness, control, and reliability, making it effective for security, finance, technology, and government branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background with white text, which provides about 8.0:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #3e5363.
Questions about #3e5363
What is #3e5363 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e5363 is rgb(62, 83, 99), in HSL hsl(206, 23%, 32%) and in CMYK 37%, 16%, 0%, 61%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3e5363?
#3e5363 pairs well with white, pale blue-gray, muted sage, and warm neutrals, which soften its cool, shadowed base while preserving a controlled, professional feel. Use brighter accents sparingly so the palette stays calm rather than overly dark.
Does #3e5363 read as warm or cool?
It reads as a cool blue because its hue leans blue and its gray, low-saturation finish removes much of the warmth found in earthy colors. That restrained quality makes it feel serious, stable, and well suited to structured interfaces.
Is #3e5363 readable on white or black?
#3e5363 has a 8.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.62:1 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.