#350799 Hex Color
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This saturated indigo is exceptionally dark, leaning heavily into purple territory. Because of its intensity, #350799 works best as a moody primary background or for creating high-contrast graphic accents. It pairs surprisingly well with muted gold or cream, which prevents the dark shade from feeling too cold. Designers should use white text for readability, as this hex code offers superior contrast ratios against lighter elements.
Questions about #350799
What is #350799 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #350799 is rgb(53, 7, 153), in HSL hsl(259, 91%, 31%) and in CMYK 65%, 95%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #350799?
Is #350799 suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, #350799 provides excellent readability against white or light gray backgrounds due to its high luminance contrast. Designers should prioritize using this color for backgrounds with white text overlays, as it creates a professional and accessible, high-contrast aesthetic for modern interfaces.
Is #350799 readable on white or black?
#350799 has a 12.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.64:1 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.