#3D3149 Hex Color
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Dark mode interfaces and moody brand palettes are where dark purple earns its keep. The hex code #3d3149 is a dim, ashy violet that sits at the gray end of what colors make purple. Its low saturation keeps it calm and understated, and white text reaches about 12.1:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with dusty rose or muted gold for warmth.
Questions about #3d3149
What is #3d3149 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d3149 is rgb(61, 49, 73), in HSL hsl(270, 20%, 24%) and in CMYK 16%, 33%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #3d3149?
Dusty rose, muted gold, and soft mauve lift #3d3149 without clashing with its gray undertone. For text, white gives the strongest contrast at roughly 12.1:1, so body copy stays readable.
Is #3d3149 a warm or cool purple?
#3d3149 reads cool because its violet base leans toward blue and its heavy gray mutes any warmth. In warm palettes it still works as a neutral dark anchor.
Is #3d3149 readable on white or black?
#3d3149 has a 12.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.73:1 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.