#3D2956 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #3d2956 sits between violet and indigo with an ashy, matte finish. The hex code reads moody in a useful way, so it works as a dominant base for dark mode UIs, gaming brands, and luxury packaging. White text hits about 12.7:1 contrast on it, well past AA. Pair it with muted terracotta or dusty mauve so it never goes flat.
Questions about #3d2956
What is #3d2956 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d2956 is rgb(61, 41, 86), in HSL hsl(267, 35%, 25%) and in CMYK 29%, 52%, 0%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #3d2956?
Warm muted tones work best against #3d2956, since the purple is cool and desaturated. Try terracotta or burnt orange for an accent, or dusty mauve for a softer monochrome feel.
Is #3d2956 readable on white or black?
#3d2956 has a 12.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.64:1 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.