#3A3551 Hex Color
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A dark, ashy purple with barely any saturation. #3a3551 works best as a background or supporting tone in moody layouts, since it can read muddy as a primary brand color. White text on it reaches about 11.6:1 contrast, so small type stays legible. Pair it with muted gold or dusty pink to lift the gloom. See similar purple shades for lighter options.
Questions about #3a3551
What is #3a3551 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a3551 is rgb(58, 53, 81), in HSL hsl(251, 21%, 26%) and in CMYK 28%, 35%, 0%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #3a3551?
#3a3551 pairs well with muted gold, dusty rose, and soft mauve, which lift its gray undertone without clashing. Avoid bright saturated accents like neon green; they make the purple read flat and muddy.
Is #3a3551 readable on white or black?
#3a3551 has a 11.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.