#3A1699
A dark, vivid purple closely aligning with Darkblue.
About #3A1699
The hex code #3A1699 represents a beautifully specific shade of purple. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkblue. Its digital footprint relies on 58 parts red, 22 parts green, and 153 parts blue light.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 62% C, 86% M, 0% Y, and 40% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#3A1699
RGB58, 22, 153
HSL256.5°, 74.9%, 34.3%
CMYK62%, 86%, 0%, 40%
HSV256.5°, 85.6%, 60.0%
LAB22.9, 49.4, -63.7
XYZ7.8, 3.8, 30.5
Decimal3806873
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
11.97:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.75:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.44:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.49:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #3A1699;
}
.text-color {
color: #3A1699;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #3A1699;
}