#3E31A0 Hex Color
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A dark, cool indigo with strong blue-violet undertones, #3e31a0 feels serious, mysterious, and structured. Its saturated, low-lightness character suits meditation brands, night-sky themes, formal interfaces, and creative studios. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 9.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #3e31a0.
Questions about #3e31a0
What is #3e31a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e31a0 is rgb(62, 49, 160), in HSL hsl(247, 53%, 41%) and in CMYK 61%, 69%, 0%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #3e31a0?
#3e31a0 pairs well with white, pale lavender, cool gray, and muted gold accents. White creates crisp contrast, while soft violet tones keep the palette cohesive; a restrained gold accent adds warmth without competing with its blue-violet base.
Is #3e31a0 readable on white or black?
#3e31a0 has a 9.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.15:1 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.