#3729A5 Hex Color
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#3729a5 is a saturated, moody indigo that commands attention without feeling flashy. It functions as a solid base for dark mode interfaces or professional branding. White text reads clearly against this shade with a 10.4:1 contrast ratio, ensuring high readability for body copy. Pair this hex code with soft grays or muted creams to balance its intensity, as dark backgrounds often look muddy when paired with pure black.
Questions about #3729a5
What is #3729a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3729a5 is rgb(55, 41, 165), in HSL hsl(247, 60%, 40%) and in CMYK 67%, 75%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #3729a5?
#3729a5 shines when paired with lighter, neutral tones that prevent the design from feeling too heavy. Consider using cream or soft off-whites for high-readability text, while muted slate gray works beautifully for secondary UI elements.
Is #3729a5 a good choice for body text?
Using #3729a5 as a background color for white text is an excellent choice for accessibility, maintaining a high 10.4:1 contrast ratio. However, avoid using this color for small text itself, as its deep saturation makes it difficult to read against most backgrounds.
Is #3729a5 readable on white or black?
#3729a5 has a 10.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.02:1 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.