Information about #35285D color

#35285D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #35285D belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(53, 40, 93) — 20.8% red, 15.7% green, 36.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 16 / 21 / 0 / 64. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #35285D reads as a mildly saturated classic blue and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Paris M (#312760). Nearby in the Register you will also find North-Star (#372561) and Pukeko (#3A2860).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(53, 40, 93)), which gives #35285D its character. If you plan to put text on a #35285D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:64) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #35285D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#35285D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#35285D 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 #35285D

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

Paris M color link
Paris M

#312760

North-Star color link
North-Star

#372561

Pukeko color link
Pukeko

#3A2860

An color link
An

#3B2A60

Cherry Pie color link
Cherry Pie

#372D52

Jacarta color link
Jacarta

#3D325D

Storm color link
Storm

#36365D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#35285D
  • RGB53, 40, 93
  • CMYK16, 21, 0, 64
  • CSSrgb(53, 40, 93)
  • HSL255°, 40%, 26%
  • HSL Precise254.717°, 39.85%, 26.078%
  • HSV255°, 57%, 36%
  • HSB255°, 57%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.208
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • GLSLvec3(0.208, 0.157, 0.365)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.208, 0.157, 0.365, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.208, 0.157, 0.365)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB20.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.5%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID35285D
  • DECIMAL ID3483741
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01