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#363286 color code is #363286. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #363286.

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#363286 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #363286 is 0.0479. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 10.73:1 against white and 1.96:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#363286 on white10.73:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#363286 on black1.96:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #36328610.73:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #3632861.96:1Fail

#363286 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #363286?+
The hex code for #363286 is #363286. In RGB it's rgb(54, 50, 134), and in HSL it's hsl(243, 46%, 36%).
What is the RGB value of #363286?+
#363286 in RGB is (54, 50, 134). Written in CSS: rgb(54, 50, 134).
What is the CMYK value of #363286?+
#363286 converts to CMYK(60%, 63%, 0%, 47%) for print. Hex equivalent is #363286.
Is #363286 a warm or cool color?+
#363286 (#363286) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 243° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #363286 belong to?+
#363286 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 243°, 46%, 36% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #363286 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#363286 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 10.73:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #363286?+
The nearest Pantone match for #363286 (#363286) is 273 C Pantone 273 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #363286 in design

Practical guidance for using #363286 (#363286) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #363286 (#363286) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 10.7:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #363286 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #363286 (#363286) 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

#363286 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

#363286 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.