#3E749A Hex Color
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#3e749a is a muted, cool blue with gray undertones and medium depth. Its restrained saturation supports trust and reliability in security, finance, healthcare, and government branding. Use the hex code #3e749a as a supporting color beside off-white or warm sand, or as a UI background with white text, which reaches about 5.0:1 contrast for body copy.
Questions about #3e749a
What is #3e749a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e749a is rgb(62, 116, 154), in HSL hsl(205, 43%, 42%) and in CMYK 60%, 25%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #3e749a in a palette?
#3e749a pairs well with off-white, warm sand, charcoal, and restrained blue-gray accents because its cool gray undertones balance warm neutrals and deeper anchors across polished interfaces, professional branding, and softer editorial layouts.
Is #3e749a readable on white or black?
#3e749a has a 5.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.16:1 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.