#3E6C9B Hex Color
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The hex code #3e6c9b is a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and a steady, dependable feel. Its moderate lightness supports trust and control in security, finance, healthcare, and government branding. Use it as a supporting brand tone or UI background, pairing it with warm white for clear contrast. White text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #3e6c9b
What is #3e6c9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e6c9b is rgb(62, 108, 155), in HSL hsl(210, 43%, 43%) and in CMYK 60%, 30%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #3e6c9b?
Warm white gives #3e6c9b a clean, readable pairing, while terracotta adds warmth and charcoal supports a restrained interface. These combinations preserve the blue’s dependable character without making a palette feel cold.
Does #3e6c9b look warm or cool?
#3e6c9b reads as a cool color because its blue base is softened by gray undertones rather than yellow or red. That combination gives it a calm, controlled appearance suited to backgrounds, navigation, and supporting brand elements.
Is #3e6c9b readable on white or black?
#3e6c9b has a 5.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.82:1 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.