Information about #33355B color

#33355B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #33355B belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(51, 53, 91) (20% red, 20.8% green, 35.7% blue), or CMYK 16 / 15 / 0 / 64 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A mildly saturated blue, #33355B sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Storm (#36365D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Galactica (#303655) and Vortex (#3A385B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(51, 53, 91)), which gives #33355B its character. If you plan to put text on a #33355B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #33355B is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#33355B color variations

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#33355B color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #33355B

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Storm color link
Storm

#36365D

Galactica color link
Galactica

#303655

Vortex color link
Vortex

#3A385B

Vintage Blue color link
Vintage Blue

#303D57

Jacarta color link
Jacarta

#3D325D

Aviator color link
Aviator

#2A3057

Deep Koamaru color link
Deep Koamaru

#333366

Madison color link
Madison

#2D3C54

Wow color link
Wow

#343467

Sputnik color link
Sputnik

#373E54

#33355B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#33355B
  • RGB51, 53, 91
  • CMYK16, 15, 0, 64
  • HSL237°, 28%, 28%
  • HSL Precise237°, 28.169%, 27.843%
  • HSV237°, 44%, 36%
  • HSB237°, 44%, 36%
  • HEX ID33355B
  • DECIMAL ID3355995
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB20%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.7%
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