#3E5B69 Hex Color
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Dusty and dim, this dark blue carries a gray cast that keeps it subdued. The hex code #3e5b69 works best as a base for backgrounds in finance, tech, or moody editorial layouts. It can read muddy next to pure white, so warm it up with soft coral or cream. White text passes AA on it at about 7.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #3e5b69
What is #3e5b69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e5b69 is rgb(62, 91, 105), in HSL hsl(200, 26%, 33%) and in CMYK 41%, 13%, 0%, 59%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3e5b69?
Soft coral and warm cream lift #3e5b69 better than beige or camel, which blend into its gray cast. A muted burgundy also deepens it in moody palettes.
Is #3e5b69 readable on white or black?
#3e5b69 has a 7.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.90:1 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.