#3E3BEA Hex Color
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For bold calls to action or dark mode accents, reach for #3e3bea, a saturated indigo with a strong violet lean. Its dim lightness and high saturation give it a moody, electric feel that works best as an accent rather than a full background. White text clears WCAG AA on it with about 7:1 contrast, and it flatters burnt orange as a pairing.
Questions about #3e3bea
What is #3e3bea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e3bea is rgb(62, 59, 234), in HSL hsl(241, 81%, 57%) and in CMYK 74%, 75%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #3e3bea?
The complement of #3e3bea is a warm amber, so pairing it with burnt orange or coral creates strong contrast. Muted gold and warm taupe suit softer, low-key palettes.
Is #3e3bea readable on white or black?
#3e3bea has a 6.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.