#331B3F Hex Color
A shadowed purple with cool depth
#331b3f is a dark, muted purple with cool violet undertones and low saturation. Its matte, shadowed character brings mystery, seriousness, and depth to visual work. Use it as a dominant background in moody interfaces or pair it with warm cream for contrast. As a hex code, #331b3f supports white text with about 15.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #331b3f
What is #331b3f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #331b3f is rgb(51, 27, 63), in HSL hsl(280, 40%, 18%) and in CMYK 19%, 57%, 0%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #331b3f?
#331b3f pairs well with warm cream, dusty rose, and muted gold because their lighter, warmer values relieve its cool, low-saturation depth. Use cream for text or surfaces, then reserve dusty rose or gold for small accents.
Is #331b3f readable on white or black?
#331b3f has a 15.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.