#310451 Hex Color
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Not a bright violet, #310451 is a dark, dim purple that reads moody and serious. Its low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for dark mode interfaces and luxury branding, where white text hits about 16.6:1 contrast, well past AA. Pair it with muted golds or deep wine tones for balance. Other shades of purple can fill out the rest of the palette.
Questions about #310451
What is #310451 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #310451 is rgb(49, 4, 81), in HSL hsl(275, 91%, 17%) and in CMYK 40%, 95%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #310451?
Muted gold, dusty mauve, and deep wine tones flatter its cool undertone without fighting its darkness. Very bright accents can look harsh against it.
Is #310451 readable on white or black?
#310451 has a 16.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.