#38417A Hex Color
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This muted, dusty indigo possesses a serious character that avoids being overly bright. With its cool, inky undertones, #38417a works best as a steady background color for professional interfaces or editorial layouts. It maintains high legibility with white text, providing an excellent base contrast. Try pairing it with warm, dusty corals to break up the gloomy, authoritative mood.
Questions about #38417a
What is #38417a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #38417a is rgb(56, 65, 122), in HSL hsl(232, 37%, 35%) and in CMYK 54%, 47%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #38417a in a design scheme?
#38417a functions best when balanced against warm, earthy tones that offset its cool, inky character. Try pairing it with terracotta or dusty apricot to create a sophisticated, modern contrast that avoids feeling overly gloomy.
Is #38417a suitable for text and user interface design?
#38417a provides an excellent, high-legibility base for white text, making it a strong choice for professional interfaces. Its serious and restrained mood helps maintain focus while offering more visual depth than standard black or dark gray.
Is #38417a readable on white or black?
#38417a has a 9.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.20:1 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.