#3A2C8A

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Midnightblue.

About #3A2C8A

Visually, #3A2C8A is defined as a moderate blue. Its closest recognized web color is Midnightblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 58 red, 44 green, and 138 blue.

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 58% C, 68% M, 0% Y, and 46% 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. 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#3A2C8A
RGB58, 44, 138
HSL248.9°, 51.6%, 35.7%
CMYK58%, 68%, 0%, 46%
HSV248.9°, 68.1%, 54.1%
LAB25.4, 33.6, -50.4
XYZ7.2, 4.5, 24.5
Decimal3812490

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

11.01:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.91:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
10.52:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.62:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #3A2C8A; }
.text-color { color: #3A2C8A; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #3A2C8A; }

Similar Colors

Midnightblue
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