#30218B Hex Color
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#30218b is a dark, cool indigo with strong saturation and a blue-violet undertone. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, mysterious feel, while the clear chroma keeps it from looking muddy. Use the hex code as a dominant background or formal brand base, with white text for about 12.2:1 contrast and strong readability.
Questions about #30218b
What is #30218b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #30218b is rgb(48, 33, 139), in HSL hsl(248, 62%, 34%) and in CMYK 65%, 76%, 0%, 45%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #30218b?
#30218b pairs well with burgundy, warm ivory, and muted copper, which soften its cool blue-violet depth without competing with its strong saturation. Use those warmer accents sparingly when the indigo serves as a dominant background or brand color.
Is #30218b readable on white or black?
#30218b has a 12.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.