#3E6489 Hex Color
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#3e6489 is a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and a matte, slightly gloomy finish. Its restrained saturation gives interfaces and brand systems a serious, reliable feel without the weight of navy. Use it as a supporting tone with off-white or burgundy, especially in finance, technology, and government designs. The hex code #3e6489 gives white text about 6.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #3e6489
What is #3e6489 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e6489 is rgb(62, 100, 137), in HSL hsl(210, 38%, 39%) and in CMYK 55%, 27%, 0%, 46%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3e6489?
#3e6489 pairs well with off-white for crisp contrast, while burgundy adds warmth and depth; pale blue-gray or muted tan can soften its cool, serious character in interfaces and brand palettes.
Why does #3e6489 look cool rather than warm?
#3e6489 reads as a cool color because its blue base is softened by gray undertones, giving it a restrained, matte appearance rather than the vivid energy of brighter blues or the depth of navy.
Where does #3e6489 work well in a design?
#3e6489 works well for navigation, dashboards, finance, technology, and government-oriented layouts where a dependable tone matters without the heaviness of navy, especially when clarity and restraint matter more than visual energy. Use it as a supporting background or accent with lighter neutrals for balance.
Is #3e6489 readable on white or black?
#3e6489 has a 6.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.38:1 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.