#3A3366
A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.
About #3A3366
When working with digital screens, the color #3A3366 is rendered by mixing light. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslateblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 58, 51, and 102.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 43% C, 50% M, 0% Y, and 60% K. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#3A3366
RGB58, 51, 102
HSL248.2°, 33.3%, 30.0%
CMYK43%, 50%, 0%, 60%
HSV248.2°, 50.0%, 40.0%
LAB24.4, 17.2, -29.1
XYZ5.3, 4.2, 13.1
Decimal3814246
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
11.38:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.85:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
10.88:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.57:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #3A3366;
}
.text-color {
color: #3A3366;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #3A3366;
}