#3C44D1 Hex Color
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#3c44d1 is a saturated indigo with a strong purple lean and plenty of depth. Dark enough to hold white text at about 7.1:1 contrast, it works best as an accent or call to action, since large areas can turn gloomy. It flatters warm golds and dusty coral better than plain white. Browse other shades of blue for close comparisons.
Questions about #3c44d1
What is #3c44d1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c44d1 is rgb(60, 68, 209), in HSL hsl(237, 62%, 53%) and in CMYK 71%, 67%, 0%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #3c44d1?
Warm golds, dusty coral, and muted sage balance the cool, dark saturation of #3c44d1. Use it as the 10 percent accent in a neutral-heavy palette so it stays bold without taking over.
Is #3c44d1 readable on white or black?
#3c44d1 has a 7.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.93:1 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.