#332457

A dark, moderate purple closely aligning with Darkslateblue.

About #332457

The precise color #332457 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 51, 36, and 87.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 41% C, 59% M, 0% Y, and 66% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#332457
RGB51, 36, 87
HSL257.6°, 41.5%, 24.1%
CMYK41%, 59%, 0%, 66%
HSV257.6°, 58.6%, 34.1%
LAB18.6, 20.6, -28.5
XYZ3.7, 2.7, 9.3
Decimal3351639

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

13.72:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.53:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
13.11:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.30:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #332457; }
.text-color { color: #332457; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #332457; }

Similar Colors

Darkslateblue
#483D8B