#393D66 Hex Color
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This dusty, inky shade sits between navy and violet. Because of its muted, unsaturated character, #393d66 provides a stable, professional backdrop that reads more sophisticated than black. It shines as a base for dark mode interfaces or high-contrast corporate branding. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to maintain legibility, as the 10.3:1 contrast ratio makes white text extremely readable against this hex code.
Questions about #393d66
What is #393d66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #393d66 is rgb(57, 61, 102), in HSL hsl(235, 28%, 31%) and in CMYK 44%, 40%, 0%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #393d66?
Use soft creams or muted golds to maintain visual hierarchy and legibility against this deep, inky tone. Because of the high contrast ratio, pairing #393d66 with white text ensures clean readability, making it an excellent choice for modern dark mode interface design.
Is #393d66 suitable for text-heavy corporate branding?
It functions as a sophisticated, stable alternative to standard black, offering a more nuanced and professional appearance. By using #393d66 as your primary base, you create a sense of grounded authority that keeps designs readable while remaining distinct from typical dark gray or navy backgrounds.
Is #393d66 readable on white or black?
#393d66 has a 10.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.03:1 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.