Information about #383257 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #383257 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(56, 50, 87) (22% red, 19.6% green, 34.1% blue), or CMYK 12 / 15 / 0 / 66 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #383257 reads as a mildly saturated classic blue and occupies the middle of the lightness scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Cherry Pie (#372D52). Slightly further away sit Vortex (#3A385B) and Storm (#36365D).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(56, 50, 87)), which gives #383257 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:66) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #383257 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#383257 color variations

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#383257 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 #383257

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

Cherry Pie color link
Cherry Pie

#372D52

Storm color link
Storm

#36365D

Vortex color link
Vortex

#3A385B

Jacarta color link
Jacarta

#3D325D

Wicked color link
Wicked

#362F50

Galactica color link
Galactica

#303655

Sputnik color link
Sputnik

#373E54

An color link
An

#3B2A60

Zodiac color link
Zodiac

#413A5D

#383257 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#383257
  • RGB56, 50, 87
  • CMYK12, 15, 0, 66
  • HSL250°, 27%, 27%
  • HSL Precise249.73°, 27.007%, 26.863%
  • HSV250°, 43%, 34%
  • HSB250°, 43%, 34%
  • HEX ID383257
  • DECIMAL ID3682903
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB19.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.1%
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