#3E2782 Hex Color
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#3e2782 is a dark, cool purple that sits close to indigo. Its low lightness and muted saturation give it a gloomy, serious feel, which suits dark mode backgrounds, luxury branding, and gaming UI. White text reads clearly on top at about 11.6:1 contrast. Pair it with muted gold or warm amber for extra depth.
Questions about #3e2782
What is #3e2782 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e2782 is rgb(62, 39, 130), in HSL hsl(255, 54%, 33%) and in CMYK 52%, 70%, 0%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #3e2782?
Muted gold, warm amber, and dusty rose lift #3e2782 without fighting its cool undertone. For a quieter palette, try slate gray or a desaturated teal alongside it.
Is #3e2782 readable on white or black?
#3e2782 has a 11.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.