#38237C

Color Details

HEX
#38237C
RGB
rgb(56, 35, 124)
HSL
hsl(254, 56%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(55%, 72%, 0%, 51%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 12.36:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #38237c
Contrast 1.70:1 Fail
White on #38237c
Contrast 12.36:1 AAA
#38237c on Black
Contrast 1.70:1 Fail
#38237c on White
Contrast 12.36:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#604f96
#887bb0
#afa7cb
#2d1c63
#22154a
#160e32

Complement & Analogous

#677b23
#64237b
#233a7b

Triadic

#7b3723
#237b37

Monochrome

#160e32 #22154a #38237c #887bb0 #afa7cb #d7d3e5

Analogous

#233a7b #6575a3 #38237c #834f95 #64237b #501c62

Complementary Mix

#22154a #38237c #887bb0 #677b23 #9ca970 #435017

Nearby Colors

#38237b
#38237d
#38236c
#38238c

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About #38237C

#38237C converts to RGB(56, 35, 124) and HSL(254, 56%, 31%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#38237C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #38237C?
RGB: 56, 35, 124. Copy as CSS: rgb(56, 35, 124)
Is #38237C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #38237C?
Complement: #677b23.
Does #38237C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 12.36:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 1.70:1 (Fails AA).