#3E2AB7

A medium, moderate blue closely aligning with Darkblue.

About #3E2AB7

The hex code #3E2AB7 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Darkblue. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 62, 42, and 183.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 66% C, 77% M, 0% Y, and 28% K. This makes it a relatively light 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. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#3E2AB7
RGB62, 42, 183
HSL248.5°, 62.7%, 44.1%
CMYK66%, 77%, 0%, 28%
HSV248.5°, 77.0%, 71.8%
LAB29.7, 49.5, -70.7
XYZ11.4, 6.1, 45.4
Decimal4074167

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

9.46:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.22:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
9.04:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.89:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #3E2AB7; }
.text-color { color: #3E2AB7; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #3E2AB7; }

Similar Colors

Darkblue
#00008B