#3F146D Hex Color
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Dark and dim, this deep purple leans violet with a cool, shadowy cast. The hex code #3f146d works best as a dominant base in dark mode UIs and moody branding, where white text reaches about 13.7:1 contrast. Pair it with muted gold or dusty rose rather than bright neons, which overwhelm its low lightness.
Questions about #3f146d
What is #3f146d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3f146d is rgb(63, 20, 109), in HSL hsl(269, 69%, 25%) and in CMYK 42%, 82%, 0%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #3f146d?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and soft mauve all flatter this deep purple without fighting its low lightness. Skip bright neons, since they overpower its dim, shadowy character.
Is #3f146d readable on white or black?
#3f146d has a 13.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.