#3F738D Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated blue carries a cool, professional weight that feels both secure and established. Because it avoids being too vivid, #3f738d functions best as a dominant base for corporate tech or financial branding. It pairs well with crisp white text for excellent readability, though it can look muddy against certain off-whites. The hex code for this ashy blue is #3f738d.
Questions about #3f738d
What is #3f738d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3f738d is rgb(63, 115, 141), in HSL hsl(200, 38%, 40%) and in CMYK 55%, 18%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #3f738d for a professional look?
#3f738d pairs best with crisp, high-contrast off-whites or soft light grays to maintain its clean, corporate aesthetic without looking muddy. For an accent color, try using a deep charcoal to anchor the design or a soft muted gold for subtle, sophisticated contrast.
Is #3f738d considered a warm or cool blue?
#3f738d is firmly a cool-toned blue, though its desaturated, ashy quality prevents it from feeling icy or overly bright. This balance makes it an excellent neutral blue that feels grounded and reliable rather than energetic or playful, which is ideal for formal interfaces.
Is #3f738d readable on white or black?
#3f738d has a 5.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.04:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.