#3E6279 Hex Color
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Muted and cool, #3e6279 is a dark gray-blue with low saturation and a matte, slightly ashy finish. Its restrained depth feels serious and dependable, making it useful for finance, technology, government, and nautical branding. Use the hex code #3e6279 for dark interfaces or supporting elements; white text provides about 6.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #3e6279
What is #3e6279 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e6279 is rgb(62, 98, 121), in HSL hsl(203, 32%, 36%) and in CMYK 49%, 19%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #3e6279?
#3e6279 pairs well with white, soft gray, muted blue, and warm neutrals; terracotta accents add gentle contrast, while charcoal supports layered, low-key interfaces without visual noise.
Is #3e6279 warm or cool?
#3e6279 reads as a cool, muted blue-gray because its blue hue is softened by low saturation and gray influence. That combination gives it a serious, dependable feel rather than the energy of a bright or highly saturated blue.
Is #3e6279 readable on white or black?
#3e6279 has a 6.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 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.