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#3B31BF color code is #3B31BF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #3b31bf.

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#3B31BF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #3B31BF is 0.0689. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 8.83:1 against white and 2.38:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#3B31BF on white8.83:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#3B31BF on black2.38:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #3B31BF8.83:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #3B31BF2.38:1Fail

#3B31BF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #3B31BF?+
The hex code for #3B31BF is #3B31BF. In RGB it's rgb(59, 49, 191), and in HSL it's hsl(244, 59%, 47%).
What is the RGB value of #3B31BF?+
#3B31BF in RGB is (59, 49, 191). Written in CSS: rgb(59, 49, 191).
What is the CMYK value of #3B31BF?+
#3B31BF converts to CMYK(69%, 74%, 0%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #3B31BF.
Is #3b31bf a warm or cool color?+
#3B31BF (#3B31BF) is a cool purple — its hue sits at 244° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #3b31bf belong to?+
#3B31BF belongs to the purple family. Its HSL is 244°, 59%, 47% — a cool tone within the broader purple group.
Is #3b31bf accessible for body text on a white background?+
#3B31BF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 8.83:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #3b31bf?+
The nearest Pantone match for #3B31BF (#3B31BF) is 4419 C Delphinium, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #3B31BF in design

Practical guidance for using #3b31bf (#3B31BF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #3B31BF (#3B31BF) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 8.8:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #3b31bf text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #3B31BF (#3B31BF) 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

#3B31BF 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

#3B31BF 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.