#382EC4 Hex Color

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This intense indigo brings a serious, moody character to any interface. Because of its depth, #382ec4 works best as a dominant base color rather than a small accent. It provides excellent legibility for white text, offering an 8.9:1 contrast ratio that keeps accessibility high. Pair this shade with soft, warm neutrals to balance its intensity. The hex code for this color is #382ec4.

Questions about #382ec4

What is #382ec4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #382ec4 is rgb(56, 46, 196), in HSL hsl(244, 62%, 47%) and in CMYK 71%, 77%, 0%, 23%.
Which color palettes work best with #382ec4?
Because #382ec4 carries significant intensity, it balances well against soft, warm neutrals rather than competing cool tones. Pairing it with cream or sand helps soften its visual weight while maintaining the indigo's sophisticated and moody character.
Is #382ec4 readable on white or black?
#382ec4 has a 8.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.35:1 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.