#3A0180 Hex Color
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Dark violet with a cold, dim edge. #3a0180 works best as a dominant base in dark mode UIs and moody branding, where white text reaches a strong 14:1 contrast. It flatters warm ambers and golds, which keep the deep purple from reading flat. The hex code sits dark enough that fine detail always needs light type.
Questions about #3a0180
What is #3a0180 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a0180 is rgb(58, 1, 128), in HSL hsl(267, 98%, 25%) and in CMYK 55%, 99%, 0%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #3a0180?
Warm ambers, golds, and muted peach tones balance the cold depth of #3a0180 and stop it from reading flat. For text, charcoal is too close in value, so stick to white or pale neutrals.
Is #3a0180 readable on white or black?
#3a0180 has a 14.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.