#3E89BC Hex Color
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Muted steel blue with a grayed undertone. #3e89bc reads steady and dependable, which suits finance, healthcare, and government work. The hex code sits at a medium lightness, so black text hits about 5.5:1 contrast and passes WCAG AA for small text. That soft quality comes from pulling blue toward what colors make gray. Pair it with warm sand or terracotta as a supporting tone; against plain white it can read flat.
Questions about #3e89bc
What is #3e89bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e89bc is rgb(62, 137, 188), in HSL hsl(204, 50%, 49%) and in CMYK 67%, 27%, 0%, 26%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3e89bc?
Warm earth tones like terracotta, sand, and soft ochre balance its cool muted character. Cream and charcoal work too, while bright saturated reds tend to overpower it.
Is #3e89bc readable on white or black?
#3e89bc has a 3.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.50:1 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.