#271E93 Hex Color
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Too blue for violet, too purple for navy. Indigo at #271e93 is dark, cool, and a little moody, with just enough violet to keep it interesting. It works best as a dominant base for dark mode or night sky layouts, and white text reads clearly on it at about 12.4:1 contrast. Wondering how shades like this get made? See what colors make purple.
Questions about #271e93
What is #271e93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #271e93 is rgb(39, 30, 147), in HSL hsl(245, 66%, 35%) and in CMYK 73%, 80%, 0%, 42%.
What text color works on #271e93?
White text gives about 12.4:1 contrast against #271e93, well above the 4.5:1 required for AA body text. Dark text will not read on it, so plan for light type throughout.
What colors pair well with #271e93?
Muted golds and warm ambers give this indigo a rich, lifted contrast, while soft lavender or dusty rose keep a palette gentler. Avoid mid-toned blues nearby, since the two can blur together.
Is #271e93 readable on white or black?
#271e93 has a 12.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.69:1 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.