#3A3A78 Hex Color
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#3a3a78 is a dark indigo with a dusty, muted finish. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a gloomy, serious character, so it works best as a background or supporting tone in moody and night sky designs. White text reads clearly on top at about 10.2:1 contrast. It looks richer with warm accents like dusty rose or muted amber than with plain white. Browse more shades of purple for related options.
Questions about #3a3a78
What is #3a3a78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a3a78 is rgb(58, 58, 120), in HSL hsl(240, 35%, 35%) and in CMYK 52%, 52%, 0%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #3a3a78?
Warm, muted accents make #3a3a78 look richer than the usual white pairing. Try dusty rose, muted amber, or burgundy for contrast without losing the gloomy, subdued mood.
Is #3a3a78 readable on white or black?
#3a3a78 has a 10.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.