#303036 Hex Color
Moody desaturated violet with charcoal undertones
This dim, ashy purple feels dusty and serious, bordering on charcoal grey. Because it is so muted, #303036 works best as a moody, atmospheric background rather than a primary accent. It offers exceptional contrast for white typography, making it a reliable choice for readable dark mode interfaces. The hex code for this desaturated, near-black violet is #303036.
Questions about #303036
What is #303036 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #303036 is rgb(48, 48, 54), in HSL hsl(240, 6%, 20%) and in CMYK 11%, 11%, 0%, 79%.
How should I use #303036 in UI design?
#303036 is an ideal background choice for dark mode interfaces where you need readability without the harshness of pure black. Its subtle violet undertone adds just enough personality to feel intentional, especially when paired with soft white or off-white typography.
What colors pair well with #303036?
Is #303036 readable on white or black?
#303036 has a 13.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.60:1 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.