Information about #383B43 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #383B43 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Desaturated and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(56, 59, 67) (22% red, 23.1% green, 26.3% blue), or CMYK 4 / 3 / 0 / 74 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #383B43 reads as a quiet, subdued grey and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Mine Shaft (#373E41). Nearby in the Register you will also find Mirage (#373F43) and Black Marlin (#383740).

In RGB terms — rgb(56, 59, 67) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 11.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:74) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #383B43 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#383B43 color variations

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#383B43 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 #383B43

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

Mine Shaft color link
Mine Shaft

#373E41

Mirage color link
Mirage

#373F43

Black Marlin color link
Black Marlin

#383740

Charade color link
Charade

#394043

Ship Grey color link
Ship Grey

#3E3A44

Revolver color link
Revolver

#37363F

Onando color link
Onando

#364141

Baltic Sea color link
Baltic Sea

#3C3D3E

Atom color link
Atom

#373A3C

#383B43 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#383B43
  • RGB56, 59, 67
  • CMYK4, 3, 0, 74
  • HSL224°, 9%, 24%
  • HSL Precise223.636°, 8.943%, 24.118%
  • HSV224°, 16%, 26%
  • HSB224°, 16%, 26%
  • HEX ID383B43
  • DECIMAL ID3685187
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB26.3%
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