#3E96D8 Hex Color
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#3e96d8 is a steady, medium blue with just enough gray to keep it grounded. That muted saturation reads dependable rather than flashy, which suits finance dashboards, healthcare portals, and security branding. Pair it with warm sand or soft coral for balance. Black text clears WCAG AA on this hex code at about 6.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #3e96d8
What is #3e96d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e96d8 is rgb(62, 150, 216), in HSL hsl(206, 66%, 55%) and in CMYK 71%, 31%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #3e96d8?
Warm sand, soft coral, and deep navy all flatter this blue. Its muted saturation keeps pairings calm, so try small terracotta accents for a grounded palette.
Is #3e96d8 readable on white or black?
#3e96d8 has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.55:1 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.