#3C309B Hex Color
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Dark indigo with a cool blue-violet base, #3c309b feels serious, shadowed, and controlled without looking nearly black. Its strong saturation suits branding, spiritual or creative projects, and night-themed interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 10.1:1 contrast, or pair it with burgundy for a richer formal palette. The hex code for this color is #3c309b.
Questions about #3c309b
What is #3c309b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c309b is rgb(60, 48, 155), in HSL hsl(247, 53%, 40%) and in CMYK 61%, 69%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #3c309b?
#3c309b pairs well with burgundy for a rich, formal palette, while warm neutrals soften its cool intensity; cream and pale lavender create a more balanced, atmospheric combination without competing with the shade's saturated blue-violet base.
What mood does #3c309b create?
#3c309b reads as a cool, controlled indigo with a serious, shadowed mood. Its high saturation keeps it expressive rather than nearly black, making it a strong choice for creative branding, spiritual themes, and night-focused interfaces.
Is #3c309b readable on white or black?
#3c309b has a 10.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.