#3E737A Hex Color
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Muted and midweight, this ashy cyan sits between blue and green with barely any saturation. The hex code #3e737a works best as a supporting tone, grounding brighter accents without stealing attention. Pair it with terracotta or warm sand for contrast. White text reads clearly at about 5.3:1, so it holds up behind small body copy.
Questions about #3e737a
What is #3e737a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e737a is rgb(62, 115, 122), in HSL hsl(187, 33%, 36%) and in CMYK 49%, 6%, 0%, 52%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3e737a?
Warm earth tones flatter #3e737a best. Try terracotta, sand, or soft coral for accents, and keep cream nearby as a lighter background that will not wash it out.
Is #3e737a readable on white or black?
#3e737a has a 5.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.93:1 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.