#3B36C3 Hex Color
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#3b36c3 is a dark, highly saturated indigo with a cool blue-violet undertone. Its low lightness gives interfaces and artwork a serious, mysterious mood, while strong chroma keeps it from looking dull. Use it as a dominant background or bold accent with warm ivory and muted gold. This hex code supports white text at about 8.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #3b36c3
What is #3b36c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b36c3 is rgb(59, 54, 195), in HSL hsl(242, 57%, 49%) and in CMYK 70%, 72%, 0%, 24%.
What colors pair well with #3b36c3 in a palette?
#3b36c3 pairs well with warm off-white, muted gold, dusty rose, and blue-gray, which soften its cool saturation without competing with it; keep indigo dominant and reserve one warm accent for branding, posters, or editorial layouts.
Is #3b36c3 readable on white or black?
#3b36c3 has a 8.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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.