#3C33BB Hex Color
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Dark and moody without tipping into black, this indigo leans cool with a strong blue undertone. #3c33bb works best as a dominant base in dark mode UIs or night sky themes, and white text reaches about 8.8:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. Pair it with muted gold or soft lavender accents. If you want nearby tones, see what colors make purple.
Questions about #3c33bb
What is #3c33bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c33bb is rgb(60, 51, 187), in HSL hsl(244, 57%, 47%) and in CMYK 68%, 73%, 0%, 27%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #3c33bb?
White text is the clear choice, with about 8.8:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA body text minimum of 4.5:1. Light lavender also works for secondary text.
What colors pair well with #3c33bb?
Muted gold and ochre bring out its depth, while soft lavender keeps palettes calm. Avoid mid-tone blues next to it, since they muddy the contrast between the two.
Is #3c33bb readable on white or black?
#3c33bb has a 8.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.38:1 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.