#3E8BB2 Hex Color
Muted blue for dependable work
Banks and healthcare brands reach for a blue like this when dependability matters more than flash. #3e8bb2 is a muted, cool medium blue with a gray undertone, so it reads steady rather than playful. Use it as a supporting tone against navy or as a UI background; black text passes contrast on it at 5.5:1.
Questions about #3e8bb2
What is #3e8bb2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e8bb2 is rgb(62, 139, 178), in HSL hsl(200, 48%, 47%) and in CMYK 65%, 22%, 0%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #3e8bb2?
A warm terracotta gives #3e8bb2 a lively counterpoint, while cream and navy build a restrained nautical palette. Muted coral works too when you want contrast without shouting.
Is #3e8bb2 readable on white or black?
#3e8bb2 has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.54:1 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.