#383D9E Hex Color
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The hex code #383d9e identifies a dark indigo with a cool, saturated blue-purple character. Its depth suits corporate branding, formal interfaces, meditation designs, and night-sky themes. Use it as a dominant background, pairing it with burgundy and warm ivory for contrast. White text reads clearly at about a 9.0:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #383d9e
What is #383d9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #383d9e is rgb(56, 61, 158), in HSL hsl(237, 48%, 42%) and in CMYK 65%, 61%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #383d9e?
What mood does #383d9e create in design?
#383d9e creates a serious, focused mood through its deep indigo base and cool blue-purple saturation, making it effective for corporate interfaces, meditation visuals, night-sky themes, and dominant backgrounds that need a calm but confident presence.
Is #383d9e readable on white or black?
#383d9e has a 9.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 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.