#3D4B91 Hex Color
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#3d4b91 is a dark, muted indigo with cool blue and soft violet undertones. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, mysterious feel, while restrained saturation keeps it matte rather than vivid. Use this hex code as a strong background or supporting tone in spiritual, luxury, night-sky, and creative layouts. White text reads clearly against it at about 8.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #3d4b91
What is #3d4b91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d4b91 is rgb(61, 75, 145), in HSL hsl(230, 41%, 40%) and in CMYK 58%, 48%, 0%, 43%.
Does #3d4b91 work with white text?
Yes, white text has about an 8.0:1 contrast ratio on #3d4b91, exceeding the WCAG AA 4.5:1 requirement for body text. It is a reliable choice for readable dark backgrounds and interface panels.
What colors pair well with #3d4b91?
#3d4b91 pairs well with muted burgundy, warm cream, and pale gray because its cool, subdued blue-violet base gains warmth and separation. Use burgundy for a restrained accent, while cream keeps layouts legible and less stark.
Is #3d4b91 readable on white or black?
#3d4b91 has a 8.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.