Information about #3A3D40 color

#3A3D40 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3A3D40 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(58, 61, 64) (22.7% red, 23.9% green, 25.1% blue), or CMYK 2 / 1 / 0 / 75 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly muted neutral grey, #3A3D40 stays on the darker end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Baltic Sea (#3C3D3E). Slightly further away sit Mine Shaft (#373E41) and Gravity (#3D4040).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(58, 61, 64)), which gives #3A3D40 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #3A3D40: 10.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.9:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:75), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#3A3D40 color variations

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#3A3D40 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 #3A3D40

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

Baltic Sea color link
Baltic Sea

#3C3D3E

Mine Shaft color link
Mine Shaft

#373E41

Gravity color link
Gravity

#3D4040

Charade color link
Charade

#394043

Mirage color link
Mirage

#373F43

Fuscous Grey color link
Fuscous Grey

#3C3B3C

Onando color link
Onando

#364141

Atom color link
Atom

#373A3C

Rockstar color link
Rockstar

#3D3A3C

Black Marlin color link
Black Marlin

#383740

#3A3D40 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3A3D40
  • RGB58, 61, 64
  • CMYK2, 1, 0, 75
  • HSL210°, 5%, 24%
  • HSL Precise210°, 4.918%, 23.922%
  • HSV210°, 9%, 25%
  • HSB210°, 9%, 25%
  • HEX ID3A3D40
  • DECIMAL ID3816768
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.1%
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