#300E80 Hex Color
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#300e80 is a dark, saturated indigo-purple with a cool blue undertone and a serious, mysterious presence. The hex code works well as a dominant background for dark interfaces, spiritual brands, and night-sky themes. White text reaches about 14.0:1 contrast here, making it suitable for accessible body copy, while warm gold or burgundy adds controlled richness.
Questions about #300e80
What is #300e80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #300e80 is rgb(48, 14, 128), in HSL hsl(258, 80%, 28%) and in CMYK 63%, 89%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #300e80?
Warm gold, burgundy, and muted charcoal pair well with #300e80, adding controlled contrast and warmth while preserving its cool, mysterious character across interfaces, spiritual branding, night-sky themes, and editorial accents.
Does #300e80 read as warm or cool?
#300e80 reads as a cool color because its saturated indigo-purple base leans blue rather than red; this gives it a serious, distant feel and makes it effective for dark backgrounds, focused interfaces, and night-themed designs.
Is #300e80 readable on white or black?
#300e80 has a 13.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.