#3E8089 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy cyan carries a cooling presence that feels professional rather than playful. Because of its low saturation, #3e8089 works best as a supporting tone in tech or aerospace branding where you need a subtle, reliable anchor. It provides enough contrast to support small, black body text, making it a functional choice for clean, legible UI designs.
Questions about #3e8089
What is #3e8089 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e8089 is rgb(62, 128, 137), in HSL hsl(187, 38%, 39%) and in CMYK 55%, 7%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair best with #3e8089?
Because of its muted, ashy undertones, #3e8089 pairs beautifully with crisp white or light gray backgrounds to keep the interface legible. For contrast, try using deep charcoal for typography or a soft terracotta for subtle accent buttons.
Is #3e8089 readable on white or black?
#3e8089 has a 4.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.65:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.