#3E5468 Hex Color
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#3e5468 is a dark, heavily muted blue with a gray cast. Its low saturation keeps it grounded and steady, which makes it a strong supporting tone in the 30% slot of a palette. White text clears 7.9:1 contrast against it, so it holds up behind small body copy. Pair it with dusty rose or faded copper to lift the gloom, and skip it next to pure white as large blocks, where it reads flat. The hex code #3e5468 fits finance, healthcare, and dark UI backgrounds.
Questions about #3e5468
What is #3e5468 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e5468 is rgb(62, 84, 104), in HSL hsl(209, 25%, 33%) and in CMYK 40%, 19%, 0%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #3e5468?
Muted copper, dusty rose, and faded mustard warm it up, while pale sage keeps the palette cool and quiet. Avoid bright saturated hues, which make the gray in #3e5468 look dirty.
Is #3e5468 readable on white or black?
#3e5468 has a 7.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.67:1 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.