#3A427C

A dark, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkslateblue.

About #3A427C

Visually, #3A427C is defined as a moderate blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(58, 66, 124).

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. Its ink density profile breaks down to 53% cyan, 47% magenta, 0% yellow, and 51% black. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#3A427C
RGB58, 66, 124
HSL232.7°, 36.3%, 35.7%
CMYK53%, 47%, 0%, 51%
HSV232.7°, 53.2%, 48.6%
LAB30.0, 14.4, -34.1
XYZ7.3, 6.3, 19.9
Decimal3818108

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

9.33:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.25:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.92:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.91:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #3A427C; }
.text-color { color: #3A427C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #3A427C; }

Similar Colors

Darkslateblue
#483D8B