#30243E Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #30243e is a dusty violet that reads closer to charcoal than to true purple. Its low saturation keeps things calm and understated, so it suits dark mode backgrounds, gaming interfaces, and moody brand palettes. White text clears WCAG AA easily on this hex code, at roughly 14.5:1 contrast, which makes it a dependable base for small type.
Questions about #30243e
What is #30243e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #30243e is rgb(48, 36, 62), in HSL hsl(268, 27%, 19%) and in CMYK 23%, 42%, 0%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #30243e?
Muted gold, dusty mauve, and warm terracotta all bring out the violet in #30243e without overpowering it. Because the color is so desaturated, a slightly brighter partner keeps the palette from going flat.
Is #30243e readable on white or black?
#30243e has a 14.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.