#3E88C9 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, mid-tone blue carries a cool, professional weight without feeling icy. Because it maintains strong readability with black text at a 5.6:1 contrast ratio, it serves as a reliable choice for UI backgrounds in finance or security interfaces. The hex code for this color is #3e88c9. It pairs cleanly with stark whites, though designers interested in mixing gray can soften its impact in larger layouts.
Questions about #3e88c9
What is #3e88c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e88c9 is rgb(62, 136, 201), in HSL hsl(208, 56%, 52%) and in CMYK 69%, 32%, 0%, 21%.
Where does #3e88c9 work best in web design?
#3e88c9 functions exceptionally well as a primary interface background or button accent because it maintains high readability against black text. It projects a sense of stability and professional clarity, making it ideal for financial apps or security-focused dashboards.
What colors pair well with the blue of #3e88c9?
Pair #3e88c9 with crisp whites to maintain its clean, modern feel, or ground the brightness by using charcoal for text elements. To add depth, consider incorporating soft, desaturated neutrals to balance its cool, mid-tone nature.
Is #3e88c9 readable on white or black?
#3e88c9 has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.56:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.