#3E5B74 Hex Color
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The dusty blue shade #3e5b74 represents trust, calm, and reliability. This muted, inky color works well for backgrounds in finance, tech, and security projects. It offers an ashy, cool tone that provides a sense of control and honesty. The hex code for this bleak blue is #3e5b74. Do you need a grounded, matte color for your next design?
Questions about #3e5b74
What is #3e5b74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e5b74 is rgb(62, 91, 116), in HSL hsl(208, 30%, 35%) and in CMYK 47%, 22%, 0%, 55%.
Is #3e5b74 readable on white or black?
#3e5b74 has a 7.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.95:1 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.