#3B3486 Hex Color
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Dark and slightly muted, #3b3486 blends a cool indigo cast with strong blue depth. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, spiritual, and mysterious mood, while moderate saturation keeps it from feeling harsh. Use the hex code as a dominant dark-mode background or pair it with burgundy for richer branding. White text reaches about 10.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #3b3486
What is #3b3486 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b3486 is rgb(59, 52, 134), in HSL hsl(245, 44%, 36%) and in CMYK 56%, 61%, 0%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #3b3486?
#3b3486 pairs well with burgundy, muted rose, and warm neutrals, which balance its cool indigo depth; white and pale gray create crisp contrast for interfaces, while softer lavender can build a related monochromatic palette.
Is #3b3486 readable on white or black?
#3b3486 has a 10.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.02:1 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.