#30008A Hex Color
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More navy than purple, #30008a is a dark indigo with a dim, serious character. Its low lightness makes it a strong base for dark mode layouts, night sky themes, and moody branding. White text hits about 14.1:1 contrast against it, so small body copy stays readable. Pair it with muted gold or burgundy instead of the usual grays.
Questions about #30008a
What is #30008a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #30008a is rgb(48, 0, 138), in HSL hsl(261, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 65%, 100%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #30008a?
Muted gold, burgundy, and warm amber all bring out the purple undertone in #30008a. Cooler grays and soft lavenders also work, though they keep the palette more subdued.
Is #30008a readable on white or black?
#30008a has a 14.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.