#3E5F99 Hex Color
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#3e5f99 is a muted, medium-dark blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained saturation gives branding, finance, healthcare, and security interfaces a serious, reliable feel. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background; white text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #3e5f99.
Questions about #3e5f99
What is #3e5f99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e5f99 is rgb(62, 95, 153), in HSL hsl(218, 42%, 42%) and in CMYK 59%, 38%, 0%, 40%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3e5f99?
#3e5f99 pairs well with white, soft gray, and warm neutrals such as terracotta, balancing its cool, dusty blue character while adding enough contrast for polished interfaces, editorial layouts, and restrained brand palettes.
Does #3e5f99 read as a warm or cool color?
#3e5f99 reads as a cool color because its blue base is softened by gray undertones, creating a calm, reserved mood rather than a bright, energetic, or playful impression in visual layouts. Its muted finish adds authority without the intensity of vivid blue.
Is #3e5f99 readable on white or black?
#3e5f99 has a 6.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.30:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.