#323377 Hex Color
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This muted indigo acts as a stable, somber base for corporate or night-themed designs. Because it is quite dark and matte, it provides excellent contrast for white text, achieving a high readability ratio of 11.2:1. The hex code for this color is #323377. It pairs well with metallic accents like silver or bronze, avoiding the common pitfalls of muddiness found in brighter, oversaturated blues.
Questions about #323377
What is #323377 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #323377 is rgb(50, 51, 119), in HSL hsl(239, 41%, 33%) and in CMYK 58%, 57%, 0%, 53%.
Why use #323377 in corporate design layouts?
#323377 functions as a steady, professional base that avoids the jarring brightness of standard blues. It maintains high readability for UI text and interfaces, creating a serious tone that works well with silver or bronze accents.
Is #323377 a good choice for web backgrounds?
Yes, because it is a dark, matte tone, it offers a strong 11.2:1 contrast ratio against white text, ensuring your web designs meet accessibility standards. Use it as a solid background to anchor bright, vibrant call-to-action buttons.
Is #323377 readable on white or black?
#323377 has a 11.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.87:1 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.