#3E555E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #3e555e is a dusty cyan with blue-gray undertones and a matte, almost ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood without the harshness of black. Use this hex color as a supporting tone in technology, aerospace, or moody layouts, paired with warm ivory or copper. White text reads clearly at about 7.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #3e555e.
Questions about #3e555e
What is #3e555e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e555e is rgb(62, 85, 94), in HSL hsl(197, 21%, 31%) and in CMYK 34%, 10%, 0%, 63%.
Which colors pair well with #3e555e?
Warm ivory and copper pair well with #3e555e, balancing its cool blue-gray cast with soft light and restrained warmth; muted accents can add earthy depth without overpowering the shade’s serious, matte character.
Does #3e555e feel warm or cool?
#3e555e reads as a cool color because its blue and cyan undertones outweigh its low saturation, creating a quiet, serious mood that feels softer and less stark than black in interfaces, editorial layouts, and atmospheric graphics.
Is #3e555e readable on white or black?
#3e555e has a 7.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 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.