#381EFA Hex Color
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Reach for #381efa when a design needs an electric shot of indigo that still reads as serious. This hex code is highly saturated and dark, so it glows against near-black backgrounds and holds its own as an accent on buttons, links, and night sky themes. White text clears WCAG AA on top of it at about 7.7:1 contrast. Pair it with warm amber or soft coral to keep the coolness in check.
Questions about #381efa
What is #381efa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #381efa is rgb(56, 30, 250), in HSL hsl(247, 96%, 55%) and in CMYK 78%, 88%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #381efa?
Warm accents like amber, coral, or a soft peach balance the cool intensity of #381efa. On dark backgrounds, pair it with pale lavender or off-white for a refined, moody palette.
Is #381efa readable on white or black?
#381efa has a 7.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.73:1 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.