#393F8B Hex Color
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A muted indigo that sits between worn denim and a night sky just past dusk. The hex code #393f8b works best as a dominant base in dark mode interfaces or formal branding, where its low saturation and darkness keep things grounded. White text reads clearly on it at about 9.3:1 contrast. Pair it with dusty rose or burnt orange to lift the gloom.
Questions about #393f8b
What is #393f8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #393f8b is rgb(57, 63, 139), in HSL hsl(236, 42%, 38%) and in CMYK 59%, 55%, 0%, 45%.
What text color works best on #393f8b?
White text reads most clearly on #393f8b, reaching about 9.3:1 contrast. That is well above the 4.5:1 ratio WCAG AA requires for body text, so small type stays legible on this dark indigo background.
What colors pair well with #393f8b?
Warm, muted tones like dusty rose and burnt orange balance its cool, dim character without fighting it. Keep bright accents small, since this shade works best as a base rather than a highlight.
Is #393f8b readable on white or black?
#393f8b has a 9.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.25:1 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.