#3E568C Hex Color
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#3e568c is a dark, muted blue with cool gray and slight violet undertones. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, dependable mood without feeling harsh. Use it as a supporting tone in finance, security, healthcare, or government designs, pairing it with warm ivory or muted burgundy. White text achieves about 7.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #3e568c.
Questions about #3e568c
What is #3e568c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e568c is rgb(62, 86, 140), in HSL hsl(222, 39%, 40%) and in CMYK 56%, 39%, 0%, 45%.
Is #3e568c a warm or cool color?
#3e568c reads as a cool, muted color because its blue base is softened by gray and a slight violet cast, giving it a composed, restrained appearance that feels professional without becoming harsh.
What colors pair well with #3e568c?
Is #3e568c readable on white or black?
#3e568c has a 7.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.91:1 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.