#3A0289 Hex Color
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#3a0289 is a very dark, saturated purple that sits close to violet. Its low lightness gives it a moody, serious feel, which suits dark mode UIs, gaming layouts, and luxury branding. Try it as a dominant base with muted golds or warm ambers for contrast. White text on it reads clearly, at roughly 13.5:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy.
Questions about #3a0289
What is #3a0289 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a0289 is rgb(58, 2, 137), in HSL hsl(265, 97%, 27%) and in CMYK 58%, 99%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #3a0289?
Muted golds, warm ambers, and soft lavenders all flatter #3a0289, since warm tones offset its cold, violet-leaning depth. Dusty plum and off-white work if you want a quieter palette.
Is #3a0289 readable on white or black?
#3a0289 has a 13.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.54:1 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.