#3843A9 Hex Color
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#3843a9 is a moody, saturated indigo with a cool, intellectual feel. Because of its intensity, it serves as a strong base for night sky themes or serious UI designs. Pair it with crisp white text to utilize its 8.3:1 contrast ratio. This hex code provides a grounded, structural foundation, though it can overpower a layout if used across large, empty surfaces without lighter color accents.
Questions about #3843a9
What is #3843a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3843a9 is rgb(56, 67, 169), in HSL hsl(234, 50%, 44%) and in CMYK 67%, 60%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #3843a9?
Pair #3843a9 with crisp white or soft grays to create high-contrast, professional layouts without overwhelming the viewer. You can also incorporate subtle hints of mustard yellow to provide a dynamic, complementary accent that breaks up the deep intensity of this indigo shade.
Is #3843a9 readable on white or black?
#3843a9 has a 8.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.