#3E5783 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Designers reach for the hex code #3e5783 when a layout needs a steady, muted blue that reads professional without shouting. This dark, dusty shade sits between navy and slate, with just enough gray to stay understated. It works best as a supporting tone or UI background, where white text holds about 7.3:1 contrast. Next to bright white it can look flat, so pair it with warm accents like terracotta.
Questions about #3e5783
What is #3e5783 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e5783 is rgb(62, 87, 131), in HSL hsl(218, 36%, 38%) and in CMYK 53%, 34%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #3e5783?
Warm, earthy accents flatter #3e5783 best, since its muted slate base needs contrast in temperature rather than brightness. Try terracotta, ochre, or cream for accents, and reserve white for text and thin lines.
Is #3e5783 readable on white or black?
#3e5783 has a 7.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 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.