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#33247E color code is #33247E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #33247e.

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#33247E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #33247E is 0.0347. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 12.39:1 against white and 1.69:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#33247E on white12.39:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#33247E on black1.69:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #33247E12.39:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #33247E1.69:1Fail

#33247E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #33247E?+
The hex code for #33247E is #33247E. In RGB it's rgb(51, 36, 126), and in HSL it's hsl(250, 56%, 32%).
What is the RGB value of #33247E?+
#33247E in RGB is (51, 36, 126). Written in CSS: rgb(51, 36, 126).
What is the CMYK value of #33247E?+
#33247E converts to CMYK(60%, 71%, 0%, 51%) for print. Hex equivalent is #33247E.
Is #33247e a warm or cool color?+
#33247E (#33247E) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 250° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #33247e belong to?+
#33247E belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 250°, 56%, 32% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #33247e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#33247E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 12.39:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #33247e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #33247E (#33247E) is 3355 C Dark Navy, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #33247E in design

Practical guidance for using #33247e (#33247E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #33247E (#33247E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 12.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #33247e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #33247E (#33247E) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into luxury, beauty, creative, premium subscription products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if purple runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#33247E flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#33247E works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #33247E

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #33247e (#33247E). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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