#3E38C6 Hex Color
A cool indigo with serious depth
The hex code #3e38c6 is a dark, cool indigo with strong saturation and a blue-violet undertone. Its serious, shadowed character suits moody interfaces, night-sky themes, spiritual branding, and creative work. Use it as a bold accent or supporting tone. White text reaches about an 8.1:1 contrast ratio on this color.
Questions about #3e38c6
What is #3e38c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e38c6 is rgb(62, 56, 198), in HSL hsl(243, 56%, 50%) and in CMYK 69%, 72%, 0%, 22%.
What colors pair well with #3e38c6 in a design palette?
#3e38c6 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, pale lavender for a tonal scheme, and warm terracotta for a grounded counterpoint that keeps its cool blue-violet cast from feeling too severe.
How should designers use #3e38c6 in a palette?
It works best as a focused dark UI base or a 10% brand accent, where its high saturation adds emphasis without overwhelming lighter neutrals and restrained supporting tones around it.
Is #3e38c6 readable on white or black?
#3e38c6 has a 8.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.58:1 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.