#3E097A Hex Color
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This intense, near-black violet feels serious and moody. Designers often rely on #3e097a for dark mode interfaces because it offers excellent contrast with white text. Achieving a 13.8:1 ratio, this color remains perfectly readable for body copy. The hex code #3e097a acts as a strong, grounded base for gaming or luxury branding where you need significant visual weight.
Questions about #3e097a
What is #3e097a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e097a is rgb(62, 9, 122), in HSL hsl(268, 86%, 26%) and in CMYK 49%, 93%, 0%, 52%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
Why is #3e097a effective for dark mode interfaces?
This near-black violet offers a superior contrast ratio against white text, making it highly readable for body copy compared to pure black. Its grounded, dark tone provides visual weight without the harshness of a standard midnight black interface.
Is #3e097a readable on white or black?
#3e097a has a 13.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.52:1 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.