#39006B Hex Color
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This deep, saturated violet is dim and gloomy, projecting an air of serious mystery. As a very dark hue, #39006b works best as a background color for moody, high-contrast UI designs. It provides excellent legibility for white text due to its high contrast ratio. Pair it with soft cream or pale yellow to balance its intense, cold character without losing that sophisticated, royal aesthetic.
Questions about #39006b
What is #39006b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #39006b is rgb(57, 0, 107), in HSL hsl(272, 100%, 21%) and in CMYK 47%, 100%, 0%, 58%.
What colors pair best with the intensity of #39006b?
To balance the intense, cold nature of #39006b, pair it with soft cream or pale yellow tones. These warmer, lighter neutrals soften the gloominess while maintaining the serious, royal aesthetic that this deep violet creates in high-contrast layouts.
Is #39006b readable on white or black?
#39006b has a 15.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.38:1 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.