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#383777 color code is #383777. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #383777.

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#383777 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #383777 is 0.0491. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 10.60:1 against white and 1.98:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#383777 on white10.60:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#383777 on black1.98:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #38377710.60:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #3837771.98:1Fail

#383777 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #383777?+
The hex code for #383777 is #383777. In RGB it's rgb(56, 55, 119), and in HSL it's hsl(241, 37%, 34%).
What is the RGB value of #383777?+
#383777 in RGB is (56, 55, 119). Written in CSS: rgb(56, 55, 119).
What is the CMYK value of #383777?+
#383777 converts to CMYK(53%, 54%, 0%, 53%) for print. Hex equivalent is #383777.
Is #383777 a warm or cool color?+
#383777 (#383777) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 241° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #383777 belong to?+
#383777 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 241°, 37%, 34% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #383777 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#383777 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 10.6:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #383777?+
The nearest Pantone match for #383777 (#383777) is 4315 C Blueberry, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #383777 in design

Practical guidance for using #383777 (#383777) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #383777 (#383777) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 10.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #383777 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #383777 (#383777) 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

#383777 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

#383777 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.