#3D41B5 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This cool, saturated shade of indigo sits between blue and violet, carrying a distinct sense of mystery and serious depth. As a background color, #3d41b5 offers enough contrast for white text to remain legible. It functions best as a bold anchor or primary brand tone rather than a subtle accent. Pair it with soft, warm creams to temper its intensity and avoid a muddy appearance in dark interfaces.
Questions about #3d41b5
What is #3d41b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d41b5 is rgb(61, 65, 181), in HSL hsl(238, 50%, 47%) and in CMYK 66%, 64%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #3d41b5?
#3d41b5 works best when paired with soft, warm creams or light greys to temper its intense, saturated violet undertones. Using cream or warm beige prevents this deep indigo from looking too muddy, especially in dark mode interfaces or high-contrast web layouts.
Is #3d41b5 readable on white or black?
#3d41b5 has a 8.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.62:1 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.