#380D61 Hex Color
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This dark, saturated violet possesses a commanding presence that works well for moody interfaces or luxury branding. Because it is so deep, it serves best as a dominant background color where white text provides necessary contrast. Pair #380d61 with soft cream or muted gold to break up its intensity. This hex code is a solid choice for digital designs needing mystery and structure.
Questions about #380d61
What is #380d61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #380d61 is rgb(56, 13, 97), in HSL hsl(271, 76%, 22%) and in CMYK 42%, 87%, 0%, 62%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with the dark violet #380d61?
Is #380d61 suitable for use as a primary interface background?
Using #380d61 as a primary background requires careful typography choices because it is very dark. Ensure your text uses high-contrast colors like white or very pale silver to maintain readability while preserving the color's moody, structural impact.
Is #380d61 readable on white or black?
#380d61 has a 15.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.