#3525BD Hex Color
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Not quite blue and not quite purple, #3525bd is a dark indigo with a strong violet pull. Its low lightness gives it real weight, so it works as a dominant base in dark mode UI and moody branding. It can turn muddy across large surfaces, so keep fine detail off it. White text reads clearly here at about 9.8:1 contrast. Compare it with other shades of blue.
Questions about #3525bd
What is #3525bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3525bd is rgb(53, 37, 189), in HSL hsl(246, 67%, 44%) and in CMYK 72%, 80%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #3525bd?
Warm amber, burnt orange, and soft gold sit opposite it on the wheel and keep it from feeling flat. Muted mauve or dusty pink suits a softer, cooler pairing.
Is #3525bd readable on white or black?
#3525bd has a 9.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.15:1 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.