#303185 Hex Color
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Dark and cool, #303185 is a muted indigo with a strong blue-violet cast. Its low lightness gives branding, finance, formal layouts, and night-sky themes a serious, structured feel. Use the hex code #303185 as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 11:1 contrast, or pair it with burgundy for a richer palette.
Questions about #303185
What is #303185 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #303185 is rgb(48, 49, 133), in HSL hsl(239, 47%, 35%) and in CMYK 64%, 63%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #303185?
#303185 pairs well with white, pale blue, soft lavender, and burgundy, balancing its cool blue-violet depth while keeping the palette polished. Use lighter neutrals for contrast and burgundy for a richer, more dramatic combination.
What mood does #303185 create?
#303185 creates a serious, calm mood through its low lightness and cool blue-violet cast, making it well suited to formal layouts, finance interfaces, night-sky themes, and brands that need a structured visual tone.
Is #303185 readable on white or black?
#303185 has a 11.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.90:1 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.