#3E1589 Hex Color
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This deep violet carries a serious and mysterious tone. It serves as a sophisticated alternative to pure black for dark mode interfaces. Use #3e1589 as a dominant background to anchor your design. It remains highly readable with white text, boasting a 12.5:1 contrast ratio. This hex code works well in gaming or luxury branding that requires moody, intense saturation.
Questions about #3e1589
What is #3e1589 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e1589 is rgb(62, 21, 137), in HSL hsl(261, 73%, 31%) and in CMYK 55%, 85%, 0%, 46%.
How does #3e1589 perform as a background color?
#3e1589 works exceptionally well as a dark background because it remains highly readable with white text, boasting a 12.5:1 contrast ratio. This makes it an ideal, more sophisticated alternative to pure black for gaming or luxury interfaces.
What colors pair well with #3e1589?
Pair #3e1589 with crisp white or soft cream to maintain high legibility and a modern, high-end feel. For bolder accents, a vibrant neon green creates a striking contrast that feels very futuristic and energetic.
Is #3e1589 readable on white or black?
#3e1589 has a 12.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.67:1 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.