#36337D Hex Color
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This deep, saturated indigo leans toward a cool navy with a subtle violet undertone. It provides a grounded, authoritative backdrop for dark-themed UI designs, creating a professional and stable mood. Because white text creates excellent contrast at 10.9:1, the hex code #36337d works well for body text or navigation menus. Pair it with soft gold accents to elevate the overall palette.
Questions about #36337d
What is #36337d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #36337d is rgb(54, 51, 125), in HSL hsl(242, 42%, 35%) and in CMYK 57%, 59%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair best with #36337d in a design scheme?
Is #36337d a good choice for text-heavy interface designs?
Yes, #36337d serves as an excellent background for UI interfaces because it offers a 10.9:1 contrast ratio against standard white text. It provides a grounded, authoritative mood without the harshness of a true black background.
Is #36337d readable on white or black?
#36337d has a 10.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.92:1 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.