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#3838C7 color code is #3838C7. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #3838c7.

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#3838C7 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #3838C7 is 0.0779. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.21:1 against white and 2.56:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#3838C7 on white8.21:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#3838C7 on black2.56:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #3838C78.21:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #3838C72.56:1Fail

#3838C7 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #3838C7?+
The hex code for #3838C7 is #3838C7. In RGB it's rgb(56, 56, 199), and in HSL it's hsl(240, 56%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #3838C7?+
#3838C7 in RGB is (56, 56, 199). Written in CSS: rgb(56, 56, 199).
What is the CMYK value of #3838C7?+
#3838C7 converts to CMYK(72%, 72%, 0%, 22%) for print. Hex equivalent is #3838C7.
Is #3838c7 a warm or cool color?+
#3838C7 (#3838C7) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 240° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #3838c7 belong to?+
#3838C7 belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 240°, 56%, 50% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #3838c7 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#3838C7 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.21:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #3838c7?+
The nearest Pantone match for #3838C7 (#3838C7) is 4419 C Delphinium, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #3838C7 in design

Practical guidance for using #3838c7 (#3838C7) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #3838C7 (#3838C7) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #3838c7 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #3838C7 (#3838C7) 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

#3838C7 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

#3838C7 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.