#33497C

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.

About #33497C

The precise color #33497C is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkslateblue. Its digital footprint relies on 51 parts red, 73 parts green, and 124 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 59% C, 41% M, 0% Y, and 51% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#33497C
RGB51, 73, 124
HSL221.9°, 41.7%, 34.3%
CMYK59%, 41%, 0%, 51%
HSV221.9°, 58.9%, 48.6%
LAB31.6, 8.0, -31.6
XYZ7.4, 6.9, 20.0
Decimal3361148

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.81:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.38:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.42:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.03:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #33497C; }
.text-color { color: #33497C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #33497C; }

Similar Colors

Darkslateblue
#483D8B