#3E8DE3 Hex Color
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#3e8de3 is a vivid, high-chroma blue that demands attention without feeling neon. It functions best as an accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a full background, where its intensity can overwhelm. Pair this shade with slate grays for a clean, corporate look. The hex code for this electric blue is #3e8de3, which maintains excellent contrast against black text.
Questions about #3e8de3
What is #3e8de3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e8de3 is rgb(62, 141, 227), in HSL hsl(211, 75%, 57%) and in CMYK 73%, 38%, 0%, 11%.
How should I use #3e8de3 in UI design?
Because #3e8de3 is a high-intensity, electric blue, it works most effectively as a functional accent color for buttons or active state highlights. Avoid using it as a large background fill, as its high saturation can easily overwhelm the viewer.
Is #3e8de3 readable on white or black?
#3e8de3 has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.12:1 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.