#3C3281 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(60, 50, 129)
HSL:hsl(248, 44%, 35%)
HEX
#3C3281
RGB
60, 50, 129
HSL
248°, 44%, 35%
HSV
248°, 61%, 51%
CMYK
53%, 61%, 0%, 49%

Color Conversion

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HEX
#3C3281
≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #3C3281 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%
0%#3C3281
10%#362D74
20%#302867
30%#2A235A
40%#241E4D
50%#1E1940
60%#181433
70%#120F27
80%#0C0A1A
90%#06050D
100%#000000

Tints

0–100%
0%#3C3281
10%#483B98
20%#5345B0
30%#6658BE
40%#7B70C7
50%#9188D1
60%#A7A0DA
70%#BDB7E3
80%#D3CFEC
90%#E9E7F6
100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #3C3281.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #3C3281 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text
Text color#000000
Background#3C3281
Contrast ratio1.97:1
WCAG levelFail
Sample text on white text
Text color#FFFFFF
Background#3C3281
Contrast ratio10.69:1
WCAG levelAAA
Recommended text preview
Text color#FFFFFF
Background#3C3281
Contrast ratio10.69:1
WCAG levelAAA

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Color Analysis

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Blindness Simulator

Preview how #3C3281 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

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Creative Aspects

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Design guidance

Balance

Treat #3C3281 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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