#3B335E Hex Color
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Not a bright violet, this dark purple is muted, dusty, and cool, with an inky undertone. #3b335e works best as a background or supporting tone in moody layouts, where white text passes contrast at about 11.5:1. It can read flat next to pure white, so pair it with muted gold or dusty rose. See what colors make purple for brighter companions.
Questions about #3b335e
What is #3b335e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b335e is rgb(59, 51, 94), in HSL hsl(251, 30%, 28%) and in CMYK 37%, 46%, 0%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #3b335e?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and soft lavender all flatter #3b335e without fighting its low saturation. Bright neon accents tend to make it look muddy by comparison, so keep pairings muted.
Is #3b335e readable on white or black?
#3b335e has a 11.53:1 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.