#301934 Hex Color

A serious and grounded dark violet

Hex color #301934 graphic
This desaturated, dark violet feels serious and grounded. With its matte, ashy finish, #301934 works effectively as a full-page background in dark mode designs, offering a softer alternative to stark black. It pairs well with muted metallics or cream tones. Because of its extremely high contrast ratio, you can confidently overlay white text for readability. This hex code is an excellent choice for luxury or mysterious branding.

Questions about #301934

What is #301934 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #301934 is rgb(48, 25, 52), in HSL hsl(291, 35%, 15%) and in CMYK 8%, 52%, 0%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #301934 for a balanced design?
This deep violet works best when grounded by soft neutrals like cream or beige to lift its darkness. For a more sophisticated or metallic palette, pair it with muted gold or bronze accents to emphasize its luxury aesthetic.
Is #301934 readable on white or black?
#301934 has a 15.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 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.