#33387E Hex Color
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#33387e is a dark, muted indigo with cool blue-violet undertones and a matte, slightly dusty finish. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, structured feel, while restrained saturation keeps it from looking loud. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with burgundy or warm cream. White text reads clearly at about 10.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #33387e
What is #33387e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #33387e is rgb(51, 56, 126), in HSL hsl(236, 42%, 35%) and in CMYK 60%, 56%, 0%, 51%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #33387e?
#33387e pairs well with warm cream, muted gold, and burgundy, which add contrast without making its dark blue-violet base feel harsh or overly bright for formal, editorial, or night-themed work. These warmer accents work best in small areas such as buttons, rules, icons, or highlights.
Is #33387e readable on white or black?
#33387e has a 10.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.00:1 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.