#3C3979 Hex Color
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Reach for #3c3979 when a design needs a dark indigo that reads moody without going black. Its low saturation and deep value make it a steady base for dark mode UIs, formal layouts, and night sky themes. White text hits about 10.2:1 contrast against it, so small body copy stays readable. It flatters dusty rose and muted gold more than bright accents. The hex code #3c3979 sits among deeper purple tones worth comparing.
Questions about #3c3979
What is #3c3979 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c3979 is rgb(60, 57, 121), in HSL hsl(243, 36%, 35%) and in CMYK 50%, 53%, 0%, 53%.
What text color works best on #3c3979?
White text is the safest choice, with a contrast ratio of about 10.2:1 against #3c3979. That clears WCAG AA for small body text with room to spare.
What colors pair well with #3c3979?
Dusty rose, muted gold, and slate blue all sit comfortably beside #3c3979. Bright saturated colors tend to overpower its muted, matte character.
Is #3c3979 readable on white or black?
#3c3979 has a 10.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.