#3D436A Hex Color
Dusty indigo with quiet authority
Muted and cool, #3d436a is a dark indigo with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces and branding a serious, stable mood without harshness. Use it as a supporting tone with burgundy or warm ivory, especially in formal, spiritual, or night-sky designs. The hex code #3d436a also supports clear white body text.
Questions about #3d436a
What is #3d436a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d436a is rgb(61, 67, 106), in HSL hsl(232, 27%, 33%) and in CMYK 42%, 37%, 0%, 58%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3d436a?
#3d436a pairs well with warm ivory, burgundy, and muted gold accents because their warmth balances its cool gray undertones while preserving its restrained, dusty character in formal or night-sky palettes.
Is #3d436a a warm or cool color?
#3d436a reads as a cool color because its dark indigo base carries blue-violet influence, while gray undertones soften the saturation and keep it from feeling bright or icy in most interfaces.
Is #3d436a readable on white or black?
#3d436a has a 9.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.20:1 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.