#100138 Hex Color
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With its near-black lightness and muted violet-blue undertones, #100138 creates a cold, somber impression without losing its purple character. This hex code works best as a dominant background for dark interfaces, spiritual branding, or night-sky themes. White text remains highly legible at about 19.4:1, while brighter lilac or burgundy accents prevent the palette from feeling muddy.
Questions about #100138
What is #100138 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #100138 is rgb(16, 1, 56), in HSL hsl(256, 96%, 11%) and in CMYK 71%, 98%, 0%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #100138?
Does #100138 read as warm or cool?
#100138 reads as a cool, somber violet because its near-black base is tempered by muted blue undertones, creating a quiet, nocturnal mood that suits dark interfaces, spiritual themes, and dramatic editorial layouts.
Is #100138 readable on white or black?
#100138 has a 19.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.08:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.