#3B137A Hex Color
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This deep, saturated violet carries a heavy and mysterious tone. It works best as a moody background or a primary brand color rather than for small text. The hex code #3b137a pairs beautifully with clean, stark white to maximize contrast for readability. Because it is so dark, use it sparingly in tight layouts to prevent the design from feeling muddy or claustrophobic.
Questions about #3b137a
What is #3b137a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b137a is rgb(59, 19, 122), in HSL hsl(263, 73%, 28%) and in CMYK 52%, 84%, 0%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #3b137a in a design layout?
#3b137a pairs best with crisp, clean white to ensure high contrast and readability. Because it is so saturated and dark, pairing it with neutral light gray or metallic silver can also create a sophisticated, modern aesthetic for professional branding.
Is #3b137a suitable for large blocks of text?
Using #3b137a for large blocks of body text is generally not recommended as its deep, dark intensity can cause eye strain. It is much better suited for accents, headers, or backgrounds where it can anchor the design without compromising legibility.
Is #3b137a readable on white or black?
#3b137a has a 13.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.56:1 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.