#3E5C6A Hex Color
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Storm-cloud blue with a gray cast, #3e5c6a reads subdued and steady. The hex code suits finance, healthcare, and government work where trust matters more than flash. White text passes comfortably on top at about 7.1:1 contrast. Best used as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 layout, since large fills can look flat next to brighter accents.
Questions about #3e5c6a
What is #3e5c6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e5c6a is rgb(62, 92, 106), in HSL hsl(199, 26%, 33%) and in CMYK 42%, 13%, 0%, 58%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3e5c6a?
Warm accents like terracotta and amber lift its gray undertones and keep it from reading muddy. For a calmer palette, soft cream or driftwood neutrals work well.
Is #3e5c6a readable on white or black?
#3e5c6a has a 7.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.94:1 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.