#383F9F Hex Color
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This cool, saturated indigo carries a somber intensity. #383f9f works best as a moody background or a primary branding color, offering excellent contrast with white text. It avoids the harshness of pure black while maintaining a sense of serious depth. Use it in moderation to avoid darkening your interface too much, as it shines brightest when paired with soft, warm metallics like gold or copper.
Questions about #383f9f
What is #383f9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #383f9f is rgb(56, 63, 159), in HSL hsl(236, 48%, 42%) and in CMYK 65%, 60%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair best with #383f9f for a balanced palette?
Because #383f9f is highly saturated, it excels when balanced against warm metallics like gold or copper, which soften its intense, serious tone. Alternatively, pair it with soft cream or off-white backgrounds to prevent the design from becoming too heavy.
Is #383f9f suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, #383f9f provides excellent contrast against pure white backgrounds, meeting accessibility standards for readability. However, keep the text weight substantial, as very thin fonts might lose clarity against the high-intensity indigo, especially on smaller mobile screens.
Is #383f9f readable on white or black?
#383f9f has a 8.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.37:1 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.