#3F2289 Hex Color
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Dark violet with a muted, inky feel. #3f2289 sits low enough in lightness to anchor dark mode UIs and moody brand palettes, and white text holds about 11.7:1 contrast on it. Pair it with mustard or dusty gold to cut the coolness. Watch fine purple-on-purple details, they can turn muddy fast.
Questions about #3f2289
What is #3f2289 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3f2289 is rgb(63, 34, 137), in HSL hsl(257, 60%, 34%) and in CMYK 54%, 75%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #3f2289?
Warm golds and dusty peach cut through its cool depth and keep the palette from feeling flat. Try #3f2289 as a dominant base with mustard or soft coral accents.
Is #3f2289 readable on white or black?
#3f2289 has a 11.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.80:1 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.