#3E6589 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty blue carries a serious, grounded weight. Because of its desaturated tone, #3e6589 works well as a reliable background color for professional tech or finance interfaces. It provides enough contrast to support small white body text, though it can look muddy if paired with other dark colors. Use it as a solid foundation rather than an accent to maintain its professional, steady character.
Questions about #3e6589
What is #3e6589 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e6589 is rgb(62, 101, 137), in HSL hsl(209, 38%, 39%) and in CMYK 55%, 26%, 0%, 46%.
How should I use #3e6589 in my design projects?
#3e6589 functions best as a base or background color because of its serious and neutral character. It provides excellent, low-glare contrast for white text in professional interfaces, though it can become muddy if placed next to other dark or muted shades.
What colors pair well with the #3e6589 hex color?
Is #3e6589 readable on white or black?
#3e6589 has a 6.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.