#3A3342
A dark, muted purple closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #3A3342
The precise color #3A3342 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 58, 51, and 66.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). The color uses 12% Cyan, 23% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 74% Black. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#3A3342
RGB58, 51, 66
HSL268.0°, 12.8%, 22.9%
CMYK12%, 23%, 0%, 74%
HSV268.0°, 22.7%, 25.9%
LAB22.5, 6.6, -8.2
XYZ3.9, 3.7, 5.7
Decimal3814210
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
12.12:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.73:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
11.59:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.47:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #3A3342;
}
.text-color {
color: #3A3342;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #3A3342;
}