#803365 color code insights

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

RGB:rgb(128, 51, 101)
HSL:hsl(321, 43%, 35%)
HEX
#803365
RGB
128, 51, 101
HSL
321°, 43%, 35%
HSV
321°, 60%, 50%
CMYK
0%, 60%, 21%, 50%

Color Conversion

Generate values across multiple color models in one place.

#803365

≈ Steel Blue

Reference color cards

Lower ΔE means a closer visual match

Tints & shades

Explore how #803365 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%#803365
10%#732E5B
20%#662951
30%#592447
40%#4D1F3C
50%#401932
60%#331428
70%#260F1E
80%#1A0A14
90%#0D050A
100%#000000

Tints

0–100%
0%#803365
10%#973C77
20%#AF468A
30%#BD599A
40%#C671A8
50%#D088B7
60%#D9A0C5
70%#E3B8D4
80%#ECD0E2
90%#F6E7F1
100%#FFFFFF

Common use cases

  • UI component states (hover, active, disabled)
  • Creating depth with shadows and highlights
  • Building consistent color systems

Design system

Design system tip

These variations form the foundation of a cohesive palette. Export them to keep marketing, product, and engineering aligned.

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Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #803365.

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How to use

Pick one dominant color, then let supporting hues act as accents for typography, surfaces, and call-to-action buttons.

Why it matters

Balanced harmonies communicate intent—calm, energetic, premium—without overwhelming your layout.

Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

Best for

High-impact CTAs, logos, and hero sections

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

Best for

Nature-inspired, calming dashboards

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

Best for

Playful branding and editorial layouts

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

Best for

Illustrations and marketing experiments

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Best for

Minimalist interfaces and premium UI states

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #803365 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#803365
Contrast ratio2.58:1
WCAG levelFail
Sample text on white text
Text color#FFFFFF
Background#803365
Contrast ratio8.14:1
WCAG levelAAA
Recommended text preview
Text color#FFFFFF
Background#803365
Contrast ratio8.14:1
WCAG levelAAA

Technical Formats

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Color Analysis

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Blindness Simulator

Preview how #803365 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

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Creative Aspects

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Design guidance

Balance

Treat #803365 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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