Information about #384E5C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #384E5C belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(56, 78, 92) — 22% red, 30.6% green, 36.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 14 / 5 / 0 / 64. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#384E5C is a softly toned steel-blue azure that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Explorer (#374E59). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Ivanhoe (#3B4C57) and Wind Talker (#3A4859).

In RGB terms — rgb(56, 78, 92) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #384E5C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:64) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #384E5C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#384E5C color variations

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#384E5C 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 #384E5C

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

Explorer color link
Explorer

#374E59

Ivanhoe color link
Ivanhoe

#3B4C57

Wind Talker color link
Wind Talker

#3A4859

Navigate color link
Navigate

#304E5E

Jetsetter color link
Jetsetter

#40505A

Oracle color link
Oracle

#395555

Lucifer color link
Lucifer

#2E5060

Espirit color link
Espirit

#354E51

Atomic color link
Atomic

#3D4B52

#384E5C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#384E5C
  • RGB56, 78, 92
  • CMYK14, 5, 0, 64
  • HSL203°, 24%, 29%
  • HSL Precise203.333°, 24.324%, 29.02%
  • HSV203°, 39%, 36%
  • HSB203°, 39%, 36%
  • HEX ID384E5C
  • DECIMAL ID3690076
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.1%
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