#381B76 Hex Color
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This saturated, dark violet is heavy and serious, perfect for moody brand identities or gaming interfaces. Because of its deep tone, #381b76 works best as a dominant background color where white text provides the necessary 13.2:1 contrast. Avoid pairing it with other dark shades, as it can quickly become muddied. For the best effect, use this hex code alongside bright, punchy accent colors.
Questions about #381b76
What is #381b76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #381b76 is rgb(56, 27, 118), in HSL hsl(259, 63%, 28%) and in CMYK 53%, 77%, 0%, 54%.
What colors complement this deep violet?
This dark violet works best when paired with punchy, high-energy accent colors to prevent the design from feeling muddy. Consider bright neon yellow or lime green for a vibrant, modern look, or use soft lilac to create a monochromatic depth.
Is #381b76 readable on white or black?
#381b76 has a 13.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.58:1 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.