#36017C Hex Color
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Nearly black with a strong violet cast, #36017c is a dark, cool purple that reads deep and a little mysterious. It earns its place as a dark mode background: white text on top reaches about 14.5:1 contrast, well past AA for small body text. Warm gold or dusty rose accents keep it from going flat. The hex code #36017c suits luxury branding, gaming, and moody layouts.
Questions about #36017c
What is #36017c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #36017c is rgb(54, 1, 124), in HSL hsl(266, 98%, 25%) and in CMYK 56%, 99%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #36017c?
Warm gold, dusty rose, and muted plum tones bring out its richness, while cool grays keep it grounded. Avoid muddy midtones close to its own value, since they blur together.
Is #36017c readable on white or black?
#36017c has a 14.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.