#3A12A7 Hex Color
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#3a12a7 is a dark, highly saturated indigo with a cool violet undertone. Its low lightness gives it a serious, mysterious presence, while its strong chroma keeps it from looking dull. The hex code #3a12a7 suits moody branding, meditation themes, luxury accents, and dark interfaces. Use it as a dominant base with white text, which reaches about 11.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #3a12a7
What is #3a12a7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a12a7 is rgb(58, 18, 167), in HSL hsl(256, 81%, 36%) and in CMYK 65%, 89%, 0%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #3a12a7?
#3a12a7 pairs well with white for sharp contrast, charcoal for restraint, burgundy for a richer combination, and pale lavender when a softer transition suits editorial or identity work without losing its depth. Keep warmer partners muted so the saturated indigo remains the visual anchor.
Is #3a12a7 readable on white or black?
#3a12a7 has a 11.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.82:1 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.