#3538A1 Hex Color
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#3538a1 is a dark, moderately saturated indigo with cool blue-violet undertones. Its serious, mysterious character suits meditation, finance, formal branding, and night-sky themes. Use it as a dominant background with white type, which reaches about 9.4:1 contrast, or pair it with burgundy for richer depth. The hex code for this color is #3538a1.
Questions about #3538a1
What is #3538a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3538a1 is rgb(53, 56, 161), in HSL hsl(238, 50%, 42%) and in CMYK 67%, 65%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #3538a1 in a palette?
#3538a1 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, burgundy for richer depth, and pale blue-violet or cool gray for a quieter palette. White is especially useful for text and interface elements when this indigo serves as a dark background.
Is #3538a1 readable on white or black?
#3538a1 has a 9.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.23:1 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.