#3F89C6 Hex Color
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#3f89c6 is a muted steel blue that reads steady and dependable. Its moderate saturation and medium lightness keep it professional without stiffness, which suits finance, healthcare, and government work. Designers reach for this hex code when trust matters more than flash. It works best as a dominant base, and a coral or terracotta accent keeps it from feeling flat. Black text passes AA contrast against it.
Questions about #3f89c6
What is #3f89c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3f89c6 is rgb(63, 137, 198), in HSL hsl(207, 54%, 51%) and in CMYK 68%, 31%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #3f89c6?
Coral and terracotta accents warm up #3f89c6, while charcoal and off-white keep it clean and grounded. For a richer palette, use it as the brighter tone beside a deep navy.
Is #3f89c6 readable on white or black?
#3f89c6 has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.60:1 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.