#3E3D7F Hex Color
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Not quite navy and not quite purple, #3e3d7f is a muted indigo with a dusty, grayed depth. It leans violet, though quieter than most shades you get from mixing purple. Its low saturation suits dark mode backgrounds and supporting tones, and it reads richer against burgundy than against standard blues. White text hits about 9.6:1 contrast on top, so it works as a base for UI.
Questions about #3e3d7f
What is #3e3d7f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e3d7f is rgb(62, 61, 127), in HSL hsl(241, 35%, 37%) and in CMYK 51%, 52%, 0%, 50%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #3e3d7f?
White text reads best on #3e3d7f, with a contrast ratio of about 9.6:1. That clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1, so small body text stays legible. Dark text on this shade fails contrast and should be avoided.
What colors pair well with #3e3d7f?
#3e3d7f pairs well with burgundy, muted gold, and dusty rose, which bring warmth to its cool undertone. For contrast, pair it with pale cream or soft lavender rather than pure white, which can wash out its depth.
Is #3e3d7f readable on white or black?
#3e3d7f has a 9.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.17:1 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.