#3E71AA Hex Color
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#3e71aa is a muted, mid-tone blue that balances professional restraint with clarity. Its desaturated character avoids the aggressiveness of primary blues, making it a reliable choice for corporate UI or finance branding. Because it offers a solid 5.1:1 contrast ratio against white text, it works well as a primary background for dense, data-heavy dashboards. Pair it with soft charcoals rather than pure black to maintain its tempered, accessible mood.
Questions about #3e71aa
What is #3e71aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e71aa is rgb(62, 113, 170), in HSL hsl(212, 47%, 45%) and in CMYK 64%, 34%, 0%, 33%.
Where should I use #3e71aa in a professional design?
#3e71aa works exceptionally well as a primary background or action color for dense, data-heavy dashboards where visual clarity is essential. Because it avoids the harsh brightness of primary blues, it helps reduce eye strain during extended work sessions.
What colors pair best with #3e71aa?
Pair #3e71aa with soft charcoal or muted slate grays to maintain its tempered, accessible mood. Using these dark, non-black neutrals creates a sophisticated, high-contrast look that keeps your text readable while letting the blue provide a professional, grounded anchor.
Is #3e71aa readable on white or black?
#3e71aa has a 5.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.14:1 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.